When ambulating a surgical patient for the first time, return the patient to bed if the pulse increases more than ____________________ points.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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The major hemodynamic consequence of a massive pulmonary embolus is
a. increased systemic vascular resistance leading to left heart failure. b. pulmonary hypertension leading to right heart failure. c. portal vein blockage leading to ascites. d. embolism to the internal carotids leading to a stroke.
The researcher has discovered that study data have tested three hypotheses that were not stated in the original research design. How would the research reader identify these hypotheses?
1. They are reported as "additional" comparisons. 2. They are reported as "serendipitous" comparisons. 3. They are reported as "ad hoc" comparisons. 4. They are reported as "extra" comparisons.
What would the nurse expect to assess in a client who has been taking long-term corticosteroid replacement therapy?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Fasting blood glucose level 150 mg/dL 2. Reduced muscle mass 3. Elevated blood lipid levels 4. History of pathological fractures 5. Serum potassium level 5.0 mg/dL
A psychiatric–mental health nurse has witnessed first-hand the high incidence and prevalence of depression in the American population, particularly among older adults
What phenomenon is known to complicate the diagnosis and treatment of depression in older adults? A) The disorder is often attributed to the aging process rather than treated aggressively. B) Depression results from organic brain changes that occur in both healthy and unhealthy adults. C) Older adults are frequently suspicious of psychiatry and of psychotropic medications. D) The disorder is often internalized by older adults, making accurate diagnosis challenging.