When the body temperature elevates and causes the blood vessels of the dermis to dilate, which sign or symptom may occur?
A. pallor
B. perspiration
C. excitation of the arrector pili muscles
D. secretion of sebum
Answer: B
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1. Bloody stools 2. Increased urine output 3. Jaundice 4. Bright red blood in the gastric return
A patient is infected by invasive aspergillosis,
and the medical history reveals that the patient has not been able to tolerate several antifungal drugs. The nurse anticipates an order for which medication to treat this infection? a. Fluconazole (Diflucan) b. Micafungin (Mycamine) c. Caspofungin (Cancidas) d. Nystatin (Mycostatin)
An older client comes to the clinic accompanied by her caregiver. The client complains of burning during urination. The client describes her appetite as good and reports no other physical issues
Further assessment reveals electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, and body odor. The caregiver, who sits next to the client, often finishes the client's sentences when the client cannot seem to find the words to express her thoughts. The history does not reveal any chronic medical problems. The nurse should: A) Ask the caregiver to remain in the waiting room while the client is being examined. B) Alert hospital security as to the potential for violence. C) Contact the local authorities. D) Encourage the caregiver to stay with the client to provide information about her health.
A patient is being treated for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and has been identified to have a thiamine deficiency. When performing physical assessment on this patient specific to thiamine deficiency, the nurse will focus on
(Select all that apply.) a. level of consciousness. b. cardiac status. c. sensitivity to light. d. risk for diarrhea. e. nutrition status.