Anaphylactic shock results from the body being exposed to a
A) potent antibody.
B) complicated antigen.
C) mediated immunoglobulin.
D) specific allergen.
D
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A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a pregnant woman regarding normal changes in the nose and nasal passages. What information should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
A. Blow your nose gently. B. Dry mucous membranes cause bleeding. C. Increase your fluid intake. D. Stuffiness is common. E. Use decongestant spray.
A pregnant client asks the nurse, "What is this "knuckle test" that is supposed to tell if my baby has a genetic problem?" The nurse correctly explains that:
1. "The term is nuchal, and it refers to the neck. The test is a special ultrasound that measures the thickness of the back of the baby's neck." 2. "You will need to ask the physician for an explanation." 3. "It tests for Down syndrome." 4. It tests for neural tube defects."
Based on developmental stage, how should the nurse modify the comprehensive physical examination of an older adult?
a. Work rapidly to finish as quickly as possible. b. Sequence the examination to limit position changes. c. Demonstrate equipment before using it. d. Omit portions of the examination that may be tiring.
After the craniotomy, F.N. is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) postoperatively. Her head dressing is
dry and intact with a patent Hemovac. She has two peripheral intravenous (IV) lines, sequential compres sion devices (SCDs), oxygen at 4 L by nasal cannula, and a Foley catheter. She is neurologically intact with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15. What is the most serious complication that can occur after a craniotomy?