Which of the following first-impression findings is associated with an altered mental status?
A) Abnormal work of breathing
B) Hypotension
C) Bradycardia
D) Fever
Answer: A) Abnormal work of breathing
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A nurse has developed a parenting education group for teen mothers in the community. The teen mothers could be regarded as what type of group?
A) Culture B) Racial C) Subculture D) Ethnic
Malcolm has given his pediatric patient three vaccines. Documentation is being placed in the patient's chart. Malcolm knows that he must document: (Select all that apply.)
1. The lot number of the vaccine. 2. The site of the injection. 3. The date of administration. 4. The consent for administration. 5. The side effects the patient exhibited.
A new nurse is overwhelmed with the needs of the community. Which of the following should be the first priority of the nurse?
a. A problem that affects the most disadvantaged residents in the community b. A problem that is very easy and inexpensive to address c. A problem that is of high concern to the community d. A problem in an area in which the nurse has a great deal of expertise
Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse be concerned about for the client who is prescribed a thiazide diuretic?
A. Magnesium B. Calcium C. Chloride D. Potassium