You can facilitate crossing the blood-brain barrier by combining protein-based drugs with
A. another protein
B. a fatty acid
C. a derivative of dopamine
D. a substance decreasing fat-solubility
B. a fatty acid
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To protect the patient's airway, the nurse should prepare to assist with which intervention? 1. Monitoring oxygen saturation 2. Endotracheal intubation 3. Assessment of breath sounds 4. Asking the patient if it is becoming difficult to breathe
The nurse is assessing a patient who presents with nipple discharge. Which question from the nurse is appropriate?
1) "Have you ever had this problem before?" 2) "How would you rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10?" 3) "Has there been a change in your bra size?" 4) "Have you had any nipple piercings?"
The nurse has just palpated a laboring woman's contractions. The uterus cannot be indented during a contraction. The nurse compares the consistency of the uterus during a contraction with that of the forehead
The intensity of these contractions would best be characterized as: 1. Weak. 2. Mild. 3. Moderate. 4. Strong.
Which assessment finding, after the dialysate is drained during peritoneal dialysis for a child experiencing acute renal failure, would warrant further action by the nurse?
1. The dialysate is clear on return. 2. The volume of drained dialysate is less than the volume infused. 3. The child is restless, wanting to get up and play. 4. The child's vital signs are basically the same as were noted on infusion.