A client is admitted to the intensive care unit after incurring a basilar skull fracture. What complication from this injury should the nurse remain alert for?
A. Aspiration
B. Hemorrhage
C. Pulmonary embolus
D. Acute myocardial infarction
B
This type of fracture can potentially cause hemorrhage from damage to the internal carotid artery.
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A nurse is admitting a 45-year-old man to the medical-surgical unit who has been diagnosed with Buerger's disease
During his health history, he reveals that he smokes about 2 packs of cigarettes a day, has a history of alcohol abuse, and does not exercise. The priority teaching for this patient would focus on: A) The lack of exercise, which is the identified cause of Buerger's disease B) The likelihood that drinking alcohol and not exercising may cause his death in the near future without a significant change in behavior C) The fact that smoke contains nicotine, which is a powerful vasoconstrictor and may cause or aggravate Buerger's disease D) The fact that alcohol suppresses the immune system, creates high glucose levels, and may cause Buerger's disease
The mother of a 1-month-old infant calls the nurse who works in the health clinic. The mother is concerned because the infant has had vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. What instruction should the nurse give this infant's mother?
A) Bring the infant to the clinic for evaluation. B) Provide the infant with 50 mL of glucose water. C) Measure the infant's urine output for 24 hours. D) Give the infant at least 2 ounces of juice every 2 hours.
The client is scheduled for treatment with betamethasone (Celestone). The nurse anticipates that the medication will be administered to the client during which week _____ or before of her pregnancy
a. 38 b. 36 c. 35 d. 33
An international agency is most likely to use its funds for:
a. Development and installation of technology b. Food relief, worker training, and disaster relief c. Support of dictatorships and corrupt governments d. Funding of local private organizations