Which of the following would be the least likely cause of a 93 year old woman (newly placed in the nursing home) showing signs of delirium?
a. a sodium level that was out of balance
b. dehydration
c. unfamiliar surroundings
d. overeating
D
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The process of fluid moving across a semipermeable membrane in relation to forces created by osmotic and hydrostatic pressures is called
A) active transport. B) osmosis. C) ultrafiltration. D) renal transport.
What should be the immediate intervention when a nurse recognizes autonomic dysreflexia in the patient with an SCI?
a. Flex the patient's legs using the knee gatch of the bed. b. Cool the patient with alcohol solution. c. Raise the head of the bed to at least 45 degrees. d. Administer oxygen per mask.
The nursing process is focused on:
a. The person's needs b. The doctor's orders c. Agency policies d. The medical record
Women who are promoted to leadership positions that place them in precarious situations with greater risk are in positions called the
a. Glass ceiling b. Glass labyrinth c. Glass window d. Glass cliff