You are dispatched to a sexual assault. The victim exhibits petechiae of the face and conjunctiva. This would be indicative of:
A) Soft tissue injury to the orbit
B) Pressure applied to the abdomen
C) Closed head trauma
D) Choking of the victim
Answer: D) Choking of the victim
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a. add medication to relieve pain symptoms. b. remove plasma-containing components that may be causing the disease. c. remove waste products such as urea. d. add saline or albumin that lubricates joints.
Three weeks after being treated for strep throat, a patient comes into the clinic with signs of acute glomerulonephritis. Which symptom will the nurse most likely find upon assessment of this patient?
1. Periorbital edema 2. Hunger 3. Polyuria 4. Anuria
The complementary and alternative therapy that is known to alter immune function is which of the following?
a. Biofeedback b. Imagery c. Breath work d. Acupuncture
A client complains of constipation and gas pains. The nurse prepares to complete a physical examination of the client's abdomen. What is the best order in which the nurse will complete this assessment of the abdomen on the client?
A) Inspection, palpation, auscultation B) Inspection, auscultation, palpation C) Auscultation, inspection, palpation D) Palpation, auscultation, inspection