A patient with acute hepatic dysfunction demonstrates slow slurred speech and cold clammy skin. The nurse would collaborate with the primary care provider for treatment of which condition?
1. Cerebral embolism
2. Hypoglycemia
3. Bleeding esophageal varices
4. Increased ammonia level
Answer: 2
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What normally occurring reflex is the underlying basis of this therapy? A) Baroreceptor B) Deep tendon C) Superficial spinal D) Withdrawal
A family member of a critically ill patient is verbalizing the purpose of hemodynamic monitoring. Which statement indicates that the family member needs more education?
1. "The hemodynamic monitor can measure how much blood is in the arteries and veins." 2. "The hemodynamic monitor can measure how much blood comes out of the heart each minute." 3. "The hemodynamic monitor can measure how much oxygen is left in the blood after it circulates through the body." 4. "The hemodynamic monitor can measure how much pressure is in the heart."
The corneal light reflex test is used to assess:
A) Peripheral vision. B) Visual acuity. C) Parallel alignment and ocular muscles. D) Trigeminal nerve.