A ________ _______ is the cessation of circulating blood flow that greatly reduces oxygen transport and perfusion
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
cardiac arrest
All patients receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of a cardiopulmonary arrest unless otherwise indicated, such as a patient having an advance directive for final health care or a "do not resuscitate" status.
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A nurse is obtaining a history from a 37-year-old patient. What statement by the patient indicates that he has met the age-appropriate developmental task according to Gould?
a. Patient describes moving out of his parents' house into an apartment. b. Patient reminisces about past life events and accomplishments. c. Patient questions his life choices such as profession and decision not to marry. d. Patient expresses satisfaction in having his own family and successful career.
A male client tells the nurse that he has no idea why his wife wants to stay married to him because he has not been able to "perform" sexually since his prostate surgery
Which diagnosis would be appropriate for this client? A) Ineffective Coping B) Situational Low Self-Esteem C) Hormonal Imbalance D) Sexual Dysfunction
Which is true regarding the stage of depression in a dying patient?
a. This depression is similar to dysfunctional depression. b. The patient needs an antidepressant. c. It helps the patient detach from life and is therapeutic. d. It may interfere with the dying process.
Nursing assessment of a client who has been diagnosed with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) would most likely reveal what?
A) Chest pain, tachycardia, and cardiac dysrhythmias B) Respiratory distress, cyanosis, and pallor C) Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastric pain D) Hyperpyrexia, severe hypertension, and diaphoresis