The nurse recognizes that nonverbal communication is influenced by many factors including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Culture
2. Self-concept
3. Health
4. Body language
5. Sensory deficits
1,2,3,5
Rationale: Culture influences how client's dress, as well as how gestures and eye contact might be perceived.
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Bacteremia in older clients
A) is usually caused by the pneumococcal bacteria. B) most frequently results from undiagnosed or inadequately treated infections. C) is confirmed by leukocytosis on the complete blood count (CB C). D) is usually heralded by a spike in temperature.
A patient with pheochromocytoma has been admitted for an adrenalectomy tomorrow. The patient is to start IV medication this evening to prevent adrenal insufficiency. What medication is the patient most likely to require?
A) Antibiotics B) Antihypertensives C) Parenteral nutrition D) Corticosteroids
Infants who undergo surgery are at greater risk than adults for which of these possible complications?
a. hyperthermia c. fluid overload b. cardiac arrest d. prolonged wound healing
Before administration of calcium carbonate (Caltrate) to a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the nurse should check laboratory results for
a. potassium level. b. total cholesterol. c. serum phosphate. d. serum creatinine.