A muscle that separates the ventral cavity into the thoracic and abdominal cavity is called the ________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
diaphragm
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A patient who has cancer reports pain as "burning" and "shooting" alternating with feelings of numbness and coldness. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss the use of which medica-tion?
a. Acetaminophen b. Ibuprofen c. Imipramine [Tofranil] d. Oxycodone [OxyContin]
It is important for nurses to know the functions of the branches of the federal government
. At a local meeting of the state nurses' association, an officer reminds members that the branch that is capable of originating major policy initiatives is the _____ branch. a. executive b. legislative c. judicial d. administrative
The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about jugular pulsations. Which statements will the educator include in the presentation? Select all that apply
1) "Jugular pulsations are easily obliterated." 2) "Jugular pulsations are affected by position." 3) "Jugular pulsations are affected by respirations." 4) "Jugular pulsations are affected by weight." 5) "Jugular pulsations are assessed with a stethoscope."
The nurse is teaching the patient and family how to perform tracheal suctioning. What does proper technique include?
a. Teaching how to instill normal saline before suctioning b. Suctioning the nasal and oral pharynx before the trachea c. Encouraging daily brushing of the teeth and oral hygiene d. Having the patient take two to three deep breaths after the procedure