An immunocomprised patient presents with the following: chills, tachycardia, tachypnea, and hypotension. The critical care nurse suspects which of the following?
A) Early septic shock
B) Acute pancreatitis
C) AIDS
D) HIV
A
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Which of the following statements regarding Guillain-Barré syndrome supports the admission to a critical care unit?
a. The demyelination process of the peripheral nerves is irreversible. b. The demyelination process is limited to the peripheral nervous system only. c. The paralysis associated with the syndrome occurs in a descending pattern. d. The most common cause of death is from respiratory arrest.
When there is sustained skin pressure, especially over bony prominences, pressure ulcers may form as a result of:
a. heat from pressure. b. collapse of blood vessels. c. friction from pressure. d. collapse of skin tissue.
During the examination of the breasts, a young adult patient's nipples becomes erect and the areolas pucker. The nurse explains to the patient that these findings indicate:
A) An abnormal smooth muscle response B) Intact tactile stimulation of the area C) Future difficulty with breast-feeding D) Overabundance of areolar glands
A newly hired staff nurse understands that the organization's vision statement provides which goals for the organization?
a. Short-term c. Short-term and long-term b. Long-term d. Anticipated, short-term, and long-term