Residents in long-term care facilities may use their own bedspreads and pillows
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A) Forget to eat B) Yell out often C) Exhibit acquiescent behavior D) Wander
The critical care nurse is caring for a patient who is in cardiogenic shock. What assessments must the nurse perform on this patient? Select all that apply
A) Platelet level B) Fluid status C) Cardiac rhythm D) Action of medications E) Sputum volume
The nurse is preparing to administer an initial dose of a COX-1 inhibitor and obtains a brief health history. Based on an understanding of the therapeutic effects of this drug, the nurse would anticipate the patient to have which medical diagnosis?
a. Ulcerative colitis b. Asthma c. Arthritis d. Polycythemia
A 26-year-old woman is being evaluated for vomiting and abdominal pain. Which question from the nurse will be most useful in determining the cause of the patient's symptoms?
a. "What type of foods do you eat?" b. "Is it possible that you are pregnant?" c. "Can you tell me more about the pain?" d. "What is your usual elimination pattern?"