Stroke occurs when which of the following happens?
a. Bleeding in the brain or a blood clot
b. Hypertension or diabetes
c. Infection or accidental injury
d. Aging or poor nutrition
A
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a. Tinea capitis. b. Folliculitis. c. Toxic alopecia. d. Seborrheic dermatitis.
The exercise tolerance of an older adult is impaired after a myocardial infarction because of a low ejection fraction
Rank interventions the nurse should use to assist this individual to restore baseline functional status in order, beginning with the first intervention. a. Provide well-balanced diet. b. Assist with range of motion. c. Sit in chair 4 times daily. d. Keep O2 saturation above 95%.
An ICU nurse has been taking care of a septic client. The client suddenly develops dyspnea, crackles, hypertension, bounding pulses, agitation, and confusion. The nurse recognizes these are symptoms of:
1. Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. 2. Right-sided heart failure. 3. Left-sided heart failure. 4. Constrictive pericarditis.
The nurse is orienting a new graduate nurse to the labor and birth unit. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective? "When a patient arrives in labor:
1. "A urine specimen is obtained by catheter to check for protein and ketones." 2. "She will be positioned supine to facilitate a normal blood pressure." 3. "Her prenatal record is reviewed for indications of domestic abuse." 4. "A vaginal exam is performed if delivery appears to be imminent."