During the patient's cesarean section delivery of twin girls, she had a sudden onset of dyspnea, cyanosis with a drop in blood pressure, then cardiac arrest. These clinical manifestations indicate a probable
A) disseminated intravascular coagulation.
B) amniotic fluid embolism.
C) uterine prolapse.
D) massive myocardial infarction.
B
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What change in this patient's lipid profile will the nurse identify as the most likely goal of therapy? A) Reduction in triglycerides B) Reduction in total serum cholesterol levels C) Increase in HDL levels D) Reduction in LDL cholesterol levels
Which of the following assessments and laboratory findings would be most closely associated with acute leukemia?
A) High blast cell counts and fever B) Decreased oxygen partial pressure and weight loss C) Increased serum potassium and sodium levels D) Increased blood urea nitrogen and bone pain
Which change in renal or urinary functioning as a result of the normal aging process increases the older client's risk for infection?
A. Decreased glomerular filtration B. Decreased filtrate reabsorption C. Weakened sphincter muscles D. Urinary retention
In addition to staff interviews, The Joint Commission (TJC) surveyors measure an institution's compliance by which action? Select all that apply
a. Review of clinical records b. Shadowing a nurse for a shift c. Passing as a patient for the day d. Interviews with patients e. Reviewing policy statements of the facility