Which of the following is most effective in diagnosing appendicitis?
a. History and physical
b. Sedimentation rate
c. Kidneys, ureter, bladder (KUB) radiograph
d. Complete blood cell (CBC) count with differential
A
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During an assessment of a 62-year-old man, the nurse notices the patient has a stooped posture, shuffling walk with short steps, flat facial expression, and pill-rolling finger movements. These findings would be consistent with:
a. Parkinsonism. b. Cerebral palsy. c. Cerebellar ataxia. d. Muscular dystrophy.
The movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the red blood cells is known as:
a. diffusion. b. perfusion. c. respiration. d. eupnea.
A patient's mixed venous oxygen saturation level is 56%. The nurse realizes that this finding reflects which of the following?
1. the cells are taking more oxygen to meet needs 2. the cells are releasing more carbon dioxide 3. there isn't enough oxyhemoglobin to meet the patient's needs 4. the cells are not receiving enough oxygen
Which action will the nurse implement for a patient who arrives for a calcium-scoring CT scan?
a. Insert an IV catheter. b. Administer oral sedative medications. c. Teach the patient about the procedure. d. Confirm that the patient has been fasting.