The nurse performing an assessment of a 90-year-old man suspected of having an upper respiratory infection would expect to find:
a. temperature elevation over 100ยบ F.
b. elevated white blood count.
c. history of recent periods of confusion.
d. record of increased fluid intake.
ANS: C
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A) The cell samples lack intercalated disks. B) The muscle cells have small and a few mitochondria. C) The cells have a poorly defined sarcoplasmic reticulum. D) The muscles are striated and composed of sarcomeres.
The patient with an abnormal quadruple screen is scheduled for an ultrasound. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the need for this additional antepartal fetal surveillance?
1. "After the ultrasound, my partner and I will decide how to decorate the nursery." 2. "During the ultrasound we will see which of us the baby looks like most." 3. "The ultrasound will show whether there are abnormalities with the baby's spine." 4. "The blood test wasn't run correctly, and now we need to have the sonogram."
A patient is prescribed 2500 units of heparin. How many milliliters does the nurse draw up from a vial of heparin with a strength of 10,000 units/mL? _____ mL
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When teaching the caregivers about the selection of a baby's semisolid food, the nurse would tell them to:
a. select jars of baby food with salt content under 400 micrograms (mcg) per jar b. add a little regular refined white sugar to the baby food, as babies prefer sweet-tasting foods c. buy baby foods with added artificial sweetener or add one packet per jar d. do not add sugar or salt to a baby's food and select products preferably with no added salt or sugar