An emergency department (ED) nurse is assessing a 20-year-old gymnast who fell from a balance beam. The gymnast presents with a clear fluid leaking from the nose. What should the ED nurse suspect?
A) Fracture of the cribriform plate
B) Potential loss of consciousness
C) Abrasion of the soft tissue
D) Fracture of the nasal septum
A
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a. 15 and 90 mL/hr b. 8 and 24 mL/hr c. 15 and 30 mL/hr d. 120 and 240 mL/hr
As a result of seizure activity, a CT scan was performed and showed that an 18-month-old child has an intracranial arteriovenous malformation. The nurse would focus measures on prevention of which of the following?
A) Drug interactions B) Developmental disabilities C) Hemorrhagic stroke D) Respiratory paralysis
A 5-year-old is hospitalized with a fractured femur. Which of the following assessment tools are appropriate for this age child? Select all that apply
1. Faces pain scale 2. Oucher scale 3. Visual analog scale 4. CRIES scale 5. Poker chip tool
In which situation would a dilation and curettage (D&C) be indicated?
a. Complete abortion at 8 weeks b. Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks c. Threatened abortion at 6 weeks d. Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks