The nurse is aware that seizures may be caused by: (Select all that apply.)
a. stroke.
b. cerebral tumor.
c. hyperpyrexia.
d. epilepsy.
e. metabolic toxicity.
A, B, C, D, E
All options are potential causes of seizure.
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a. the response of the fetus to the stress of contractions b. the response of the mother to the stress of contractions c. maternal blood pressure and heart rate during contractions d. uterine activity during long and short periods of contraction
During peritoneal dialysis the client's dialysate white blood cell count is 150/mm3 and neutrophils are 60%. This would indicate that the client has developed
a. anemia. b. bowel perforation. c. peritonitis. d. pyelonephritis.
Census data are collected every 10 years. The data include household information about the age, gender, ethnicity, income, and education of family members, as well as
1. Causes of death of family members. 2. Housing characteristics such as number of rooms, number of bathrooms, and whether the residence is rented. 3. Information on chronic illnesses. 4. Lifestyle habits such as alcohol and cigarette consumption and exercise.
A patient arrives to receive a second round of combination chemotherapy. What is the most important patient assessment finding to report to the prescriber?
a. Height b. Weight c. Blood pressure d. Pulse rate and rhythm