Belittling or threatening a patient is a form of
a. physical abuse. c. verbal abuse.
b. psychological abuse. d. negligence
b
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A nurse is assessing a client with hypokalemia, and notes that the client's handgrip strength has diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Assess the client's respiratory rate, rhythm, and depth. b. Measure the client's pulse and blood pressure. c. Document findings and monitor the client. d. Call the health care provider.
In the continuing assessment of a preterm infant, the nurse notices continued respiratory distress even though oxygen and ventilation have been provided. The nurse should suspect:
1. hypovolemia and/or shock. 2. a nonneutral thermal environment. 3. central nervous system injury. 4. pending renal failure.
The leading cause of cancer deaths among women is
a. Breast b. Lung c. Colorectal d. Ovarian
As macrophages consume LDL-cholesterol from the wall of damaged arteries, the macrophages transform into cholesterol-rich ________.
A. apoproteins B. chylomicrons C. foam cells D. very-low-density lipoproteins