Which radiological study is performed to confirm the diagnosis of endocarditis?
a. cardiac ultrasound c. angiogram
b. transesophageal echocardiography d. chest x-ray
B
Endocarditis is diagnosed by the client's history and symptoms. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can confirm the diagnosis by ultrasonic imaging of the cardiac structures through the esophagus.
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a. 1 to 3 mL/kg/hr b. 4 to 6 mL/kg/hr c. 7 to 9 mL/kg/hr d. 10 to 14 mL/kg/hr
When bathing a patient with a deep vein thrombosis in the left leg, the nurse will modify the attention to the left leg by:
a. washing the leg with long, firm strokes and drying with a towel. b. omitting washing the leg at all. c. gently washing the leg and patting dry with a towel. d. applying lotion in long, smooth strokes.
The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving lithium (Eskalith). What is the best patient outcome?
1. The patient will be able to work a normal work schedule and will receive adequate sleep. 2. The patient will identify signs of lithium (Eskalith) toxicity and verbalize measures to avoid it. 3. The patient will engage in activities of daily living and report enjoyment with them. 4. The patient will report stabilization of mood, including absence of mania or depression.
Which describes moral development in younger school-age children?
a. The standards of behavior now come from within themselves. b. They do not yet experience a sense of guilt when they misbehave. c. They know the rules and behaviors expected of them but do not understand the reasons behind them. d. They no longer interpret accidents and misfortunes as punishment for misdeeds.