According to the Institute of Medicine, what percentage of all American adults have difficulty understanding and using health information?
a. Fewer than 10 percent c. Nearly half
b. Under one-fourth d. Three-quarters
C
According to the Institute of Medicine, nearly half of all American adults have difficulty
understanding and using health information.
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Which of the following is the most common cause of pregnancy-related mortality?
A) Hemorrhage B) Embolism C) Hypertension D) Infection
The nurse finds that an infant has stronger pulses in the upper extremities than in the lower extremities and higher blood pressure readings in the arms than in the legs. This could be indicative of which heart defect?
1. Patent ductus arteriosus 2. Atrial septal defect 3. Transposition of the great vessels 4. Coarctation of the aorta
The family of a child killed in an automobile accident arrives to the emergency department. What should the nurse do to assist the family at this time? (Select all that apply.)
A) Recommend organ donation B) Explain to the family what the child looks like and why C) Permit and encourage family members to hold the child D) Suggest the family waits to see the child in the funeral home E) Ask the family if they need assistance with funeral arrangements
A patient diagnosed with hypovolemic shock is prescribed intravenous fluids while awaiting blood transfusions. Which solution should the nurse recognize would be best for this patient?
A. Ringer's lactate B. Dextrose 5% and water C. Dextrose 5% and 0.9% normal saline D. Dextrose 5% and 0.45% normal saline