What is the possible significance of W.V.'s BP?
What will be an ideal response?
One BP reading is not necessarily significant, but because it is above the 130/80 mm Hg standard
for a "normal" BP, it should be compared with baseline studies to determine whether this is normal
for him or represents a change in BP status that might be a result of organ rejection or the onset of
hypertension.
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The nurse who suspects that a patient has early signs of ectopic pregnancy should be observing her for symptoms such as (select all that apply) a. Pelvic pain b. Abdominal pain c. Unanticipated heavy bleeding d. Vaginal spotting or light bleeding e. Missed period
A nurse is providing community education on home safety. An important safety measure to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning is to instruct clients to
a. have furnaces maintained professionally on a regular basis. b. inspect all electrical plugs before using them. c. install smoke detectors on each floor of the house. d. store a fire extinguisher near or in the kitchen.
Stage I of Lyme's disease is characterized by what?
What will be an ideal response?
The postpartum nurse is instructing a new mother that her infant will pass meconium for
A) 1 day B) 2 days C) 3 days D) 4 days