Who gets ALS?
What will be an ideal response?
ALS affects adults; the incidence increases with age, and men are affected more frequently. The
cause of ALS is unknown; however, approximately 5% to 10% of affected individuals have a
hereditary defect on chromosome 21.
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a. Administration of IV furosemide (Lasix) b. Initiation of an external pacemaker c. Assistance with endotracheal intubation d. Placement of central venous access
Level 8 on the Stimulus-Reaction Level Scale indicates a patient that is
A) alert. B) very drowsy. C) unconscious but withdraws from pain. D) unconscious with no response to pain.
The nurse has created a pedigree for the client using the client's family history information. Which option points to the individual who is still alive, a male, and a widower?
1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
A nurse assesses a neonate's temperature by using a temporal artery scanner. What intervention should the nurse implement if the neonate's temperature is 99.5 ° F?
a. Record the findings b. Notify the physician c. Check the axillary temperature d. Check the tympanic temperature