A client has undergone renal angiography by way of the right femoral artery. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing a complication of the procedure on noting which finding?
A. Urine output of 40 mL/hr
B. Blood pressure of 118/76 mm Hg
C. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
D. Pallor and coolness of the right leg
Ans: D. Pallor and coolness of the right leg
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A 54-year-old received a diagnosis of breast cancer several weeks ago and her current treatment regimen includes tamoxifen, a cell cycle–nonspecific antineoplastic drug
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Some key benefits of adopting quality improvement methods and principles are:
a. empowering staff and providing an outlet for critical theory b. viewing every problem as an opportunity to improve, and improving staff satisfaction c. decreasing necessary expenses from lost business, and helping customers think you care about them d. involving staff in how work is planned and done, and increasing the customer's perception that you care about them by designing processes that meet the provider's needs
A nurse is emphasizing the importance of early detection of breast carcinoma to a female client who has come for her first screening for breast cancer. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to this client?
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