The most life-threatening reaction to a medication is called a(n)
1. paradoxical reaction.
2. hypersensitivity reaction.
3. adverse reaction.
4. anaphylactic reaction.
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Occasionally, an allergic reaction is so severe that the patient has trouble breathing and his or her heart may stop. This life-threatening response is called anaphylactic reaction.
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anxiety disorder would be a. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?" b. "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?" c. "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?" d. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
A nurse is providing bathing assistance to a young client who was seriously injured and is unable to care entirely for herself. Which of the following actions would be an example of Swanson's doing for process, in her theory of caring?
A) Touching the client's shoulder when she starts to cry B) Drying the client completely C) Allowing the client to wash her perineal area D) Seeing that the client is uncomfortable with the whole bathing process
Which of the following statements represents a true difference between the fluids and electrolytes of a child compared to those of an adult?
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A patient is placed in Buck's traction after a hip fracture. What should be included in this patient's plan of care?
A. Providing pin site care every shift as prescribed B. Turning the patient to the unaffected side every 2 hours C. Having another person hold the weights when pulling the patient up in bed D. Placing an abduction pillow between the legs for alignment