It is suspected that a patient admitted with spinal cord injury has severe cord injury. The nurse would prepare the patient for which diagnostic test to determine the extent of this edema?
1. Angiography
2. Somatosensory-evoked potentials
3. CT scan
4. MRI
Answer: 4
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1. Consult with the pharmacy about the dosage. 2. Ask the unit secretary to call the doctor and clarify the order. 3. Consult with the hospitalist to correct the order. 4. Clarify the order with the prescribing physician.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What should the population health nurse recommend to prevent suicide clusters and copycat murders in a community?
1. Assist family members who are affected work through feelings of guilt and grief. 2. Advocate for services to address victims and perpetrators of violence. 3. Assist in developing community response plans to these events. 4. Reduce the sources that contribute to suicide or homicide.
What is the intended response of clotting factor synthesis inhibitor drugs?
a. Increased clotting times b. Decreased clotting times c. Increased platelet counts d. Decreased platelet counts