The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV), can be used only by a psychiatrist, who is the only one who can diagnose a mental disorder
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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The nurse suspects a pediatric patient is experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What laboratory finding correlates to this condition?
A. HCO3 of 22 mEq/L B. PCO2 of 88 mm Hg C. pH of 7.34 D. PO2 of 60 mm Hg
While performing an endocrine assessment on a client suspected of having Cushing disease, the nurse asks if the client has experienced recent weight changes. Which portions of the endocrine systems is the nurse assessing?
Select all that apply. A) Gonads B) Pituitary gland C) Thyroid gland D) Adrenal gland E) Parathyroid gland
On the third week of hospitalization following a spinal cord injury, an adolescent calls you because his face is bright red, and he is sweating profusely. Your first action for him would be to
A) administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. B) lower his head to increase cerebral circulation. C) massage his lower extremities to cause vasodilation. D) assess if his retention catheter is blocked.
Patient w/HF is constipated. What should the nurse recommend?
A. Walking B. Increase fiber C. Stool softeners D. Drink plenty of water