A patient has been admitted to the CCU after surgery to remove a brain tumor. What nursing assessment indicates development of a significant complication?
A) Gradually improving level of consciousness
B) Serum sodium levels 138 to 142 mEq/L
C) Minimal serous drainage on dressing
D) Sudden onset of confusion
D
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A. Perceived benefits B. Demographic variables C. Perceived seriousness D. Sociopsychological variables
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A) All capital letters B) All lower-case letters C) An arrow D) Plus sign
A nurse must collect a stool specimen from a client. Among the supplies and equipment the nurse keeps ready for the procedure are wooden tongue blades. What is the purpose of these blades?
A) To collect stool specimen that is free of urine B) To transfer a portion of the feces to the container C) To prevent contamination of the stool specimen D) To scoop out a stool sample from the client's rectum
A newborn with central cyanosis, adequate respirations, and a heart rate of 120 beats/min should initially be treated with:
A) continued observation only. B) high-flow oxygen via mask. C) free-flow oxygen at 5 L/min. D) positive-pressure ventilation.