A patient has a swollen ear caused by a bacterial infection. Which of the following is not a feature of the inflammatory process?
A. Leakage of fluid through permeable capillaries into the loose connective tissue of the ear
B. Congestion of tissues because of dilation of capillaries
C. Redness of skin because of increased blood flow through the inflamed tissues
D. Reduced blood flow to tissues because of vasoconstriction of capillaries in the area of inflammation
D
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a. Seizure activity b. Hypoxia c. Sydenham's chorea d. Decreasing level of consciousness
Which drug does not have a recommended pediatric dose?
A) Pimozide (Orap) B) Lithium salts (Lithotabs) C) Haloperidol (Haldol) D) Risperidone (Risperdal)
As the nurse is preparing the patient for a colonoscopy, the patient states that she is nervous about the procedure, but that she knows it will help her physician to diagnose her problem
The nurse assesses that this patient is using the coping strategy of: 1. internal family coping by interpreting events in a positive manner. 2. internal family coping by relieving anxiety and tension with humor. 3. external family coping by seeking social support. 4. external family coping by using information as an adjunct to serve.
The nurse caring for a neutropenic, 75-year-old man undergoing treatment for prostate cancer assesses an oral temperature of 100.4° F. The most appropriate interpretation of this finding is that the client
a. is experiencing an expected, systemic chemotherapeutic effect. b. is experiencing the expected increase in metabolism that accompanies malignancy. c. may have a medical emergency and needs prompt further assessment. d. may have a urinary tract infection causing a low-grade fever.