The critically ill patient reports weight loss, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, and weakness. Physical findings reveal tachycardia, bronze skin color, and postural hypotension. These findings suggest
A) Cushing's syndrome.
B) diabetic ketoacidosis.
C) syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
D) an adrenal crisis.
D
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a. A disadvantage resulting from a disability that prevents fulfillment of an expected role b. A restriction or inability to perform an activity in a normal manner c. An anatomical, mental, or psychological loss or abnormality d. A defect that affects society on a macro level
In which situations would the manufacturer of a drug designated as unavoidably unsafe be held liable for injuries to a patient receiving the drug?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The physician did not educate the patient about the risks of the medication. 2. The physician prescribed the medication after being told that problems with the drug had been corrected. 3. The nurse was not warned of risks by the pharmacist. 4. The nurse did not educate the patient about the risks of the drug. 5. The information printed in the drug information sheet accompanying the medication was wrong.
Hypoxia means that there is a decrease of oxygen to the brain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In the heart, the mid-sagittal plane is often divided along what heart wall?
A) Left lateral B) Anterior C) Apical D)Vertical septa