When compared to public health care, primary care is
1. Focused on individuals
2. Provided by specialists
3. Self-reliant
4. Community-focused
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A) Take and record vital signs every 4 to 8 hours. B) Test the serum electrolyte levels. C) Auscultate the abdomen and record the findings. D) Observe for signs of blanching of the skin.
Infants born weighing less than 1500 g are at higher risk for:
a. hepatitis A. b. necrotizing enterocolitis. c. urinary urgency. d. pancreatitis.
The nurse is participating in psychological debriefing of a patient who is experiencing a crisis. Which statements will the nurse include when providing education to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Transportation is available if you cannot drive." 2. "You may want to use a calendar to help you track your response to the crisis." 3. "Do you have a spiritual leader that you would like me to contact for you?" 4. "The sedative that the healthcare provider prescribed is a common treatment." 5. "The relaxation techniques that the healthcare provider suggested are a common treatment."
The patient receives metaproterenol (Alupent), an adrenergic drug. A consulting physician orders carteolol (Cartrol), a beta blocker. What best describes the nurse's assessment?
1. The patient is at risk for a hypertensive crisis. 2. The effects of metaproterenol (Alupent) will be decreased. 3. The drugs are compatible; there will not be any adverse effects. 4. The effects of metaproterenol (Alupent) will be increased.