The nurse is caring for victims of bioterrorism who were exposed to inhalation anthrax. After assessment, it is determined that 350 people were exposed to the potentially deadly spore
Knowing that this disease has a 45% mortality rate, how many patients should the nurse expect to recover from this illness?
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 193
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A client arrives in the emergency department undergoing CPR after being rescued from submersion in cold water. The nurse should recognize that CPR should be continued until the client's:
a. core temperature reaches 94 degrees Fahrenheit and cardiac status is evaluated b. electrocardioversion can be attempted c. family member can authorize "do not resuscitate" orders d. reason for being in cold water is determined
During a routine pediatric history and physical, the parents report that their child was a premature infant and was so small that he had to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit longer than usual
They state that the infant was yellow when born, and that he developed an infection that required "every antibiotic under the sun" to cure him. Considering the neonatal history, the nurse determines that it is especially important to perform a focused _____ examination. a. Cardiac b. Respiratory c. Ophthalmic d. Hearing acuity
After taking the client's postural vital signs, the student nurse determines that the client has manifested orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following nursing diagnoses can be created? Select all that apply
A) Alteration is rest and comfort B) Fluid volume deficit C) Risk for falls D) Pain E) Ineffective individual coping
A zygote is a fertilized ovum
Indicate whether the statement is true or false