A patient in the immediate postoperative period is experiencing significant hypotension. What are the most likely causes? Select all that apply
A) Blood or fluid loss
B) Reaction to opioids
C) Intraoperative myocardial infarction
D) Acute renal failure
E) Severe hypothermia
F) Early hypoxemia
A, B, C, E
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Referring to a patient as Hispanic or Mexican can contribute to:
a. stereotypes. b. cultural competency. c. spiritual competency. d. diversity.
A client who is homeless comes into the emergency department with a cough. Which of the following should the nurse suspect is occurring with this client?
a. Cardiovascular disease b. Tuberculosis c. Parasitic infection d. Diabetes
Which precaution or instruction is most important for the nurse to teach a client who is going home after recovering from a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a bee sting?
A. Practicing the assembly and use of an EpiPen B. Obtaining and wearing a medical alert bracelet C. Avoiding direct contact with the offending allergen D. Keeping diphenhydramine with him or her at all times
A nurse documents the following on a patient chart: "patient manifests difficulties with spatial orientation, memory language, and changes in personality." What state of arousal/awareness does this describe?
A) delirium B) dementia C) confusion D) locked-in syndrome