The best initial screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm is
A. Angiography
B. CT scan with IV contrast
C. Abdominal ultrasound
D. MRI
C
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a. Withhold analgesics until the patient per-forms this task. b. Help the patient splint the incision with a pillow. c. Explain that pneumonia occurs if deep breathing is not carried out every 4 hours. d. Ambulate the patient 40 feet to increase his need for oxygen.
A patient has a drug order for gemfibrozil (Lopid). Which of the following lipoproteins must be elevated in this patient?
a. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) b. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) c. Triglycerides d. Chylomicrons
Theoretical models used frequently in working with families include all of the following EXCEPT
a. structural-functional theory c. family systems theory b. family developmental theory d. adaptive theory
The nurse is assisting a physician in the delivery of a baby via vacuum extraction. Which of the following nursing diagnoses for the gravida is appropriate at this time?
A) Risk for injury B) Colonic constipation C) Risk for impaired parenting D) Ineffective individual coping