Which of the following characteristics should be noted when assessing pulses?
A) Presence of a murmur
B) Split sound
C) Timing in cardiac cycle
D) Amplitude
D
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a. 23 pairs of chromosomesB. 22 pairs of autosomesC. 1 pair of sex chromosomes D. Genes
A client treated previously for a fractured leg and multiple abrasions returns to the emergency department experiencing anaphylactic shock. Which prescriptions should the nurse suspect have caused the reaction?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Cephalosporin antibiotic B. Topical antibiotic for use on abrasions C. NSAIDs D. Opioid analgesic E. Normal saline wash for abrasions
The nurse is collecting data for a patient who is reporting pain in the hand joints. What question would the nurse ask to determine the quality of the pain?
a. "Did an event cause the pain?" b. "Does the pain move?" c. "How would you rate the pain?" d. "How does the pain feel?"