An immobile person has decreased movement of respiratory secretions. What condition is a greater risk as a result?
A) respiratory tract infection C) greater thoracic expansion
B) increased gas exchange D) increased respiratory rate
A
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A postoperative patient visits the ambulatory care clinic complaining of just "not feeling well." The patient has an elevated temperature. Which assessment finding should indicate to the nurse that the wound has become infected?
a. Negative culture b. No odor c. Presence of fluid around the edges d. Purulent drainage coming from the incision area
Symbols, actions, gestures, facial expressions, and body positions are examples of:
a. Subtle communication b. Listening c. Nonverbal language d. Observation
Ordered: doxycycline suspension 100 mg bid PO on admission day, for a 10-year-old child with Haemophilus influenzae Child's weight: 40 kg Available: a. SDR (refer to label): b. Child's estimated weight in pounds: c. Child's actual weight in pounds: d. SDR for this child: e. Decision: safe or unsafe order? If unsafe, state the reason.If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse
prepare? f. Estimated dose: g. DA equation: h. Evaluation: Shade in the medicine cup to the nearest measurable dose. Indicate with an arrow on the syringe the additional amount to be added.
The school nurse is working with a child suspected of having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by some of his teachers. The nurse is aware that some other conditions can produce behaviors similar to ADHD
Which of the following conditions, in addition to hearing problems and learning disabilities, can be mistaken for ADHD? a. anxiety or depression, and absence seizures b. personality disorders and anxiety disorders c. low self-esteem and efforts to cover it up d. immaturity and or regression