A client receiving intravenous therapy is experiencing circulatory overload. Which of the following nursing actions is correct?

A. Slow the infusion rate.
B. Elevate the client's head.
C. Contact the physician.
D. All of the above


Ans: D. All of the above

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a. "That must be really frustrating." b. "When did you first notice this change?" c. "My food doesn't always have a lot of taste either." d. "Sometimes that happens, but your taste will come back."

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Twentieth-century laws regarding health care for the elderly trace their roots back to:

A) England's 17th-century Poor Laws B) Child labor laws of the 19th century C) The Biblical commandment "Honor your father and your mother" D) The tradition of respect for the elderly passed down from ancient Roman law

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What is the name given to the evaluative and affective component of the self-concept?

A) ideal self B) body image C) self-esteem D) self-knowledge

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Which developmental characteristic should a nurse identify as typical of a client diagnosed with severe intellectual disability?

A. The client can perform some self-care activities independently. B. The client has advanced speech development. C. Other than possible coordination problems, the client's psychomotor skills are not affected. D. The client communicates wants and needs by "acting out" behaviors.

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