The temperature is 102° during a heat wave. The nurse can expect admissions to the emergency room to present with
A) Increased temperature
B) Increased cardiac output
C) Decreased heart rate
D) Decreased respirations
Ans: A
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A client who suffered a spinal cord injury at level T5 several months ago develops a flushed face and blurred vision. On taking vital signs, the nurse notes the blood pressure to be 184/95 mm Hg. Which is the nurse's first action?
a. Palpate the area over the bladder for dis-tention. b. Place the client in the Trendelenburg posi-tion. c. Administer oxygen via a nasal cannula. d. Perform bilateral carotid massage.
A client is diagnosed with resistant polycystic kidney disease. The medications which may be indicated for this client would be:
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A client has been in the intensive care unit for 4 days and has begun to show signs of restlessness and anxiety even though the client has been reassured that his or her condition is improving and discharge to the unit will be occurring soon
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