A patient admitted to the ICU following a car accident in which she suffered multiple traumatic injuries. She has a fever of 101°F and complains of headache. When the physician tries to examine her eyes with a bright light, she jerks away
The nurse suspects meningeal irritation. What other signs would likely accompany this condition? Select all that apply.
A) Nuchal rigidity
B) Drainage of cerebrospinal fluid from the nose
C) Drainage of cerebrospinal fluid from the ear
D) Bruising over the mastoid areas
E) Pain in the neck when the thigh is flexed and the leg is extended at the knee
F) Involuntary flexion of the hips when the neck is flexed toward the chest
A, E, F
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1. Autocratic 2. Democratic 3. Laissez-faire 4. Bureaucratic
Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in a newborn who develops sepsis?
A) Increased urinary output B) Interest in feeding C) Temperature instability D) Wakefulness
Hypoglycemia is manifested by:
1. Blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL. 2. Polydipsia. 3. Blood glucose level of 60-75 mg/dL 4. Polyuria.
A sputum specimen can be obtained more easily at night
True False