The nurse assesses the vital signs of a client who comes to the clinic with vomiting and dehydration. This is an example of:
a. assessment. c. planning.
b. diagnosis. d. implementation.
ANS: A
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a. It is an acquired hemolytic anemia. b. Inadequate numbers of red blood cells (RBCs) are present. c. Increased incidence occurs in families of Mediterranean extraction. d. It commonly occurs in individuals from West Africa.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of wrinkles in the skin of older adults?
A) Decreased collagen and subcutaneous fat B) Atrophy of sweat glands C) Decline in fibroblast proliferation D) Decreased vascularity
Sally Sad will begin electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in 1 week. Which of the following physician orders would a nurse expect to see?
A) "Take NPO after ECT treatments." B) "Discontinue all psychotropic medications 3 days prior to ECT treatment." C) "Do not medicate the patient prior to ECT treatment." D) "Administer 100 mg of succinylcholine 30 minutes before ECT."
A patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. Which of these symptoms found during data collection should the nurse report promptly?
a. Oliguria b. Ecchymosis c. Tachycardia d. Wheezing