The threat of mortality stems from differential attrition from groups
A) True
B) False
A
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a. Central venous access device inserted through the jugular vein b. Peripheral IV catheter in the back of the hand c. PICC line inserted peripherally and threaded to the subclavian vein d. Totally implanted ports or external tunneled central venous catheters
A 57-year-old patient is incontinent of urine following a radical retropubic prostatectomy. The nurse will plan to teach the patient
a. to restrict oral fluid intake. b. pelvic floor muscle exercises. c. to perform intermittent self-catheterization. d. the use of belladonna and opium suppositories.
A patient reports, "Nearly every night I awaken feeling frightened after a bad dream. The dream usually involves being hunted by people trying to hurt me. It usually happens between 4 and 5 AM
" The nurse assesses this disorder as most consistent with criteria for which problem? a. Sleep deprivation b. Nightmare disorder c. Night terror disorder d. REM sleep behavior disorder
A patient is admitted to the emergency department after taking high doses of vitamin B and vitamin D. The nurse is more concerned about the vitamin D because
A. vitamin D is fat-soluble. B. vitamin D is water-soluble. C. vitamin D in high doses causes bleeding. D. vitamin D in low doses results in scurvy.