The appearance of coved ("frowny face") ST-segment elevation is called a(n) _____ _____ _____
Fill in the blanks with correct word
acute injury pattern
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a. Decompress the stomach b. Control esophageal varices bleeding c. A route for tube feedings d. Obtain specimen for gastric analysis
A patient calls the clinic and tells the nurse she has thick white, curd-like discharge from her vagina. How should the nurse best interpret this preliminary data?
A) The drainage is physiologic and normal. B) The patient may have a Candida species infection. C) The patient needs a Pap smear as soon as possible. D) The patient may have a Trichomonas infection.
A patient will have either endovascular coiling or neurosurgical clipping as treatment for an intracranial aneurysm
How would the nurse describe the benefits and risks of each form of treatment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Surgery is the most reliable method of treating these aneurysms. 2. Coiling is only successful in very small aneurysms. 3. The decision of which approach to use is based on the patient's preference. 4. Coiling is generally a less invasive option. 5. Coiling may require placement of a stent.
The nurse is preparing to begin the thoracic assessment of a patient. What is the initial step of the thoracic assessment?
a. Percussion of the lateral thorax b. Palpation of the anterior thorax c. Measurement of the respiratory rate d. Inspection of the posterior thorax