An elderly patient is experiencing an acute onset of pulmonary edema with a cardiac etiology. When assessing the patient, what findings should the nurse identify as being consistent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply
A) Hypotension
B) Rales
C) Fever
D) Cold, moist skin
E) Weak, rapid pulse
B, D, E
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During a health supervision visit, the nurse is attempting to develop a partnering relationship with the child and family. Initially, the nurse should:
1. Discuss with the family a plan to address the child's health needs. 2. Tell the family what the child should be doing physically for the age level. 3. Tell the family that the physician will answer any questions they might have related to their child's growth and development. 4. Set goals for the family related to the child's health.
The nurse has provided an otic medication to a client. What should the nurse document about this medication's administration?
1. Name of the drug 2. The strength 3. The appetite of the client 4. The number of drops 5. The response of the client
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1. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy. 2. Tuberculosis—strain W. 3. E. coli 0157:H7. 4. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).