The leading causes of death for older adults in the United States are
A) heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
B) hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.
C) HIV/AIDS, cancer, and heart disease.
D) unintentional injuries, cancer, and stroke.
A
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An adult patient with diagnoses of liver cirrhosis and hepatitis C is exhibiting signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock. How will the patient's compromised hepatic function affect the possible use of epinephrine?
A) The patient will require a higher-than-normal dose. B) The patient's hepatic function is not a priority consideration. C) The patient should not receive epinephrine by a parenteral route. D) The patient should receive a small fraction of the normal dose.
A toddler has been started on digoxin (Lanoxin) for cardiac failure. The nurse will teach the parents to monitor the child for signs of digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity including:
1. Bradycardia. 2. Tinnitus. 3. Ataxia. 4. Lowered blood pressure.
The many skills learned in nursing require practice, much of which occurs before the nurse ever steps foot in a clinical environment
If an organization is not using high-fidelity simulators, what might they be using for training purposes? (Select all that apply.) A) Family member volunteers B) Role playing C) "Mrs. Chase" D) Classmates E) Oranges
A 3-month-old infant, born at 38 weeks of gestation, will hold a rattle if it is put in her hands; however, she will not voluntarily grasp it. The nurse should interpret this as:
a. Normal development. b. Significant developmental lag. c. Slightly delayed development caused by prematurity. d. Suggestive of a neurologic disorder such as cerebral palsy.