An older adult who used a propane heater to warm his apartment has been admitted to the emergency department with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The emergency department nurse can most accurately gauge the patient's status by which of the following assessments?
A) Anterior and posterior lung auscultation
B) Assessment of oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry
C) Analysis of carboxyhemoglobin levels
D) Analysis of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels
C
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1. Anhedonia. 2. Aphasia. 3. Anergia. 4. Antagonism.
A patient has a complex cardiac history that includes recurrent ventricular fibrillation. After the failure of more conservative treatments, his care team has introduced oral amiodarone
What assessments should be prioritized by the nurse who is providing care for this patient? A) Orientation and cognition B) Respiratory assessment C) Neurological assessment D) Active and passive range of motion
For a woman with a healthy weight before pregnancy, gaining 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy is considered to be
a. too low for a healthy pregnancy. b. too high for a healthy pregnancy. c. the current recommended range for weight gain. d. the current range for weight gain for a woman experiencing gestational diabetes.
The nurse should recognize which of the following findings contribute to a client's development of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Select all that apply
A. The client's father was a smoker. B. The client was born 7 weeks premature. C. The client is lactose intolerant. D. The client has a sibling diagnosed with ADHD. E. The client has been diagnosed with dyslexia.