The term that refers to the slightly bluish or grayish discoloration of the skin that is a symptom of oxygen deficiency is
a. anoxia. c. hypoxia.
b. cyanosis. d. inhalant
b
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After formulating the nursing diagnoses for a new patient, what is the nurse's next action?
a. Implement the nursing plan of care. b. Complete the spiritual assessment. c. Determine the goals and outcome criteria. d. Design interventions to include in the plan of care.
When a woman with heart disease becomes pregnant, what precautions will the nurse advise her to take?
a. "You should rest at least six hours each day." b. "You will not need to take special precautions." c. "Limit your intake of foods high in potassium." d. "Immediately report dyspnea, fatigue, or edema."
In a t-test situation, confidence intervals are constructed around:
a. The difference between two means b. Each of the two means c. The pooled variance d. The two separate variances
The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosed case of Clostridium difficile. The nurse expects to implement which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administration of protease inhibitors b. Use of personal protective equipment c. Patient teaching on methods to inhibit transmission d. Preventing visitors from entering the room e. Administration of intravenous fluids f. Strict monitoring of intake and output