A patient in the ICU is severely dehydrated. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect in this patient?
A) Orthostatic hypotension on standing
B) Third heart sound
C) Pitting edema
D) Rales
A
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The nurse identifies the diagnosis Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity as applicable for a client with heart failure. Which assessment finding supports the use of this diagnosis for the client?
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A new pediatric nurse asks why the pediatric floor has had an increase in the number of femur fractures during the month of July. A veteran staff nurse knows that:
1. An increase in femur fractures is common in summer months because of the outdoor activities children participate in. 2. An increase in femur fractures is common after school gets out because children are not watched as closely. 3. This increase is abnormal. Usually the increase is seen in the winter months with sledding accidents. 4. This increase is abnormal because most children do not receive femur fractures.
Which statement accurately describes a subtotal thyroidectomy?
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