A patient with an intraventricular catheter for the assessment of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is demonstrating A waves. The nurse would assess for which other findings?

1. Decreasing level of consciousness
2. Pupillary changes
3. Posturing
4. Variations in blood pressure
5. Changes in the wave associated with respiration


1, 2, 3

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Using traditional time, state the time at which the patient should arrive for registration.

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1. data loss. 2. privacy. 3. difficulty level of software. 4. expense.

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The nurse has completed four cycles of compressions after beginning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a hospitalized adult client. At this time, the nurse should:

1. Stop CPR. 2. Continue CPR. 3. Prepare for defibrillation. 4. Prepare for the administration of bicarbonate.

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Your District Manager has given you the following annual store operation information. The company uses a perpetual inventory system. Corporate accounting has had significant computer problems and needs you to answer the following questions in order to calculate your annual bonus.

1. Beginning Inventory = $1,500,000 2. Annual Sales = $25,000,0000 3. Ending Inventory = $2,500,000 4. Payroll = $800,000 5. Cost of Goods Sold = $21,000,000 6. Annual Inventory Purchases = $1, 250,000 7. There are no other expenses. What is the Gross Margin for the year? A. 10% B. 12% C. 16% D. 21%

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