The client with thromboangiitis obliterans must keep the legs elevated when not performing exercises
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A critically injured patient can be aroused only by vigorous and continuous external stimuli. The patient's level of consciousness is considered
a. lethargic. b. obtunded. c. stuporous. d. comatose.
What is the medication of choice for the client with acute cholecystitis who is complaining of severe pain?
A. Morphine sulfate B. Pentazocine (Talwin) C. Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) D. Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride (Tigan)
The nurse is assessing a child with Down syndrome. Which illness should the nurse monitor for due to the increased risk for children with Down syndrome?
1. Rheumatic heart disease 2. Glomerulonephritis 3. Leukemia 4. Hepatitis
A patient is experiencing melena. What does this observation indicate to the nurse?
a. The patient has a ruptured diverticulum b. The patient has ingested a large volume of red meat c. Blood has begun to seep into the stomach over the last 3 hours from esophageal varices d. Blood has been in the gastrointestinal tract for more than 8 hours after being in contact with hydrochloric acid