The skin is a good indicator of the general health of the body.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A patient in shock has just been started on IV Dopamine at 5 mcg/kg/min. Which findings would the nurse evaluate as indication of a possible adverse effect of this therapy?
1. Persistent hypotension 2. Heart rate 118 3. Development of a bundle branch block 4. Drop in urine output 5. Mottling of extremities
The nurse is reviewing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is needed when the patient states, "I will
1. not drink any fluids for at least 12 hours before the procedure." 2. start the bowel prep with a suppository the night before the procedure." 3. take the prescribed laxative the morning of the procedure." 4. not eat solid food for at least 8 hours before the procedure."
The most important assessment of neurovascular status to make after spinal surgical instrumentation would be to
A) check the nailbeds of the fingers for capillary refill. B) determine the presence of brachial pulses. C) assess the legs for warmth. D) ask if the child has pain.
Protein needs continue to increase until about age 24 years because
a. height continues to increase. b. lean body mass continues to increase. c. protein metabolism becomes less efficient. d. higher protein intake prevents conversion of muscle to body fat.