While performing a physical assessment, the nurse notices the client has a significant pallor. The nurse knows this is most likely due to which cause?
a. intravascular defects c. lack of production of RBCs
b. infection d. tissue injury
C
Pallor is the pale color of the skin and is due to the lack of circulating oxygen to tissues. It may indicate abnormal destruction of or lack of production of RBCs.
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a. More than 1 inch b. To 1 inch c. To inch d. Less than inch
A common congenital syndrome associated with anal malformations is VATER or VATERL association. Which of the following are not related to this syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lip abnormalities d. Imperforate anus b. Tracheoesophageal fistulas e. Vertebral abnormali-ties c. Eye abnormalities f. Tracheal abnormali-ties
An appropriate way to maintain a healthy body weight includes
a. eating only at set mealtimes. b. learning to respond to actual hunger cues. c. counting calories to restrict energy intake. d. avoiding foods that are high in fat and added sugar.
According to the NHS Constitution (Department of Health, 2013), the NHS belongs to the people, touching our lives at times of basic human need, when ______ is what matters most.
a. value for money b. meeting targets c. care and compassion d. compiling league tables