The nurse suspects that a patient being treated for cancer is developing septic shock. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
A. Subnormal temperature, cardiac dysrhythmia, and thirst
B. Hypertension, increased urine output, and confusion
C. Cardiac dysrhythmia, increased urine output, and confusion
D. High fever, peripheral edema, hypotension
Answer: D
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a. Recognize the patient's thoughtfulness. Express appreciation and accept the card. b. Inform the patient that accepting gifts violates policies of the facility. Decline the card. c. Acknowledge the patient's transition through the termination phase, but decline the card. d. Accept the card. Invite the patient to return to participate in other arts and crafts groups.
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A) True B) False
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a. "You are describing myopia. Glasses will help you read." b. "You may have astigmatism, but your eyes will finally adjust." c. "You have presbyopia. Nonprescription reading glasses will help you." d. "An eye infection may be the problem. Check with your physician for medica-tion."
A patient who has taken three doses of haloperidol (Haldol) suddenly cries out for help. The nurse observes that the patient's eyes are rolled upward in a fixed gaze. The nurse should administer which drug from the patient's PRN list?
a. Vitamin E b. Carbidopa (Sinemet) c. Benztropine (Cogentin) d. Amantadine (Symmetrel)