A patient's electrocardiogram ST segment tracing is deflected from baseline. The nurse would conduct assessment for which condition?
1. Ventricular muscle injury
2. Atrial muscle injury
3. Respiratory acidosis
4. Hypocalcemia
Answer: 1
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During the examination of an unconscious patient., the nurse notes that the patient's pupils are fixed and dilated. What is the clinical significance of the nurse's assessment?
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The instruction that should be given to the patient with portal hypertension to reduce the threat of hemorrhage is to:
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