The nurse is assessing an adult patient experiencing hypoxia. Which of the following findings would be considered a late sign of hypoxia?
1. Confusion
2. Cyanosis
3. Drowsiness
4. Headache
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Cyanosis is a late sign of hypoxia. Confusion, drowsiness, and headache are early signs.
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a. Tell the parents that one of them should remain with the child b. Instruct the parents to leave while the baby is distracted c. Tell the toddler that the parents are leaving, but will be back after lunch d. Leave the toddler alone to cry himself to sleep
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a. "Let's talk about birth control, because breast-feeding is not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy." b. "What are your plans for future pregnancies?" c. "Here are some pamphlets on available methods of birth control. I'll come back later and discuss them with you." d. "Do you plan on being sexually active in the future?"
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1. operculum. 2. leukorrhea. 3. funic souffle. 4. ballottement.