Pooling of blood in the veins that is associated with immobility, obesity, pregnancy, CHF, and steroid therapy can lead to
A. shock.
B. hypertension.
C. thrombophlebitis.
D. ventricular fibrillation.
Answer: C
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1. Avoidance 2. Collaboration 3. Competition 4. Compromise
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A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client with AIDS. To best evaluate the client for the risk of contracting an opportunistic infection, the nurse asks:
1. "What were the results of your last CD4 and T-cells test?" 2. "Can you identify the signs and symptoms of a possible infection?" 3. "Are you sexual active with persons who also have AIDS?" 4. "Have you had any fever, diarrhea, or chills over the last 48 hours?"
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