The nurse is caring for the patient with chest tubes. Which observation by the nurse is a priority concern?
A) 250 mL/hr of blood in drainage collection system
B) Pulse oximetry of 94%
C) Blood pressure of 104/62
D) 30 mL/hr of urine output
A
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What statement by an 11-year-old leads the nurse to determine he has moved from the mind set of egocentrism?
a. "I am a member of the best Cub Scout group in the world." b. "I must do my homework before I can play." c. "My dad can do anything!" d. "I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
The nurse monitors the client for colchicine therapy for:
a. flushing, tachycardia, hypertension. b. malaise, bradycardia, hypotension. c. CNS changes, hyperpnea, restlessness. d. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
A nurse is teaching her patients about a holistic approach to food choices. Which of the following would the nurse recommend?
A) Consume more dairy products. B) Use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. C) Drink diet sodas instead of regular sodas. D) Reduce intake of refined and natural sugars.
What is a moderator variable?
A) Affect the strength or direction of a relationship between independent variables B) Affect the strength or direction of a relationship between the independent and dependent variables C) Intervene between the independent and dependent variable D) Help to explain why the relationship exists