A nurse explains that when shock forces the body into anaerobic metabolism, organ damage is caused by a product of that metabolism, which is _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
lactic acid
Lactic acid, a by-product of anaerobic metabolism, can cause organ damage in the patient who is in shock.
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The pediatric nurse explains to the student that production of testosterone by the male embryo causes what to occur?
A. Creation of a gonad B. Formation of the male genital tract C. Production of spermatozoa D. Stimulation of external genitalia growth
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a. Document the findings. b. Notify the provider. c. Compare with prior readings. d. Retake the vital signs.
While checking a patient's pupils the nurse notes that the left pupil constricts when a light is shined into the right eye. What does this information suggest to the nurse?
a. Tropia present b. Esotropia absent c. Accommodation absent d. Consensual response present