While riding in a car that hit a tree, a patient's head hit the windshield (coup) and then the brain rebounded within the skull toward the opposite side (contrecoup). For which type of traumatic brain injury should the nurse plan care for this patient?
A. Acceleration-deceleration
B. Stationary
C. Rotational
D. Contact
Answer: A
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a. Adverse drug reaction or toxicity b. Urinary tract infections c. Acute brain problem d. All of the above
A community health nurse wants to obtain an overview of the community, but has limited time and resources. Which of the following methods would the nurse most likely use to obtain this information?
a. Engage in a windshield survey b. Establish a health department committee of community leaders willing to fill out periodic surveys related to various health issues in the community c. Live in the community for several years d. Review public health department records from up to 5 years ago
A client is prescribed a cardiotonic drug. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following in conjunction with this drug as part of the treatment for heart failure? Select all that apply
A) Loop diuretics B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) C) Thiazide diuretics D) Calcium channel blockers E) Beta blockers
An elderly patient is complaining of dry, itching skin. The nurse should assess
A) How often the patient is bathing B) When the patient's last tub bath was C) What linens they are using D) When the severe itching occurs