How common is ALS?
What will be an ideal response?
ALS occurs at a rate of 2 per 100,000 . Approximately 5600 people are diagnosed each year (15 cases
per day in the United States). This is the same rate as for multiple sclerosis. Of all patients with ALS in
the United States, 60% are men and 93% are white.
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A graduate nurse is working for a diabetes unit. The nurse manager has prepared a very thorough orientation, which includes check-offs for taking vital signs
The nurse manager has informed the graduate nurse that their hospital has adopted the Joint Commission's pain standard and that they will be assessing five vital signs. The graduate nurse knows that the fifth vital sign is which of the following? a. Arterial blood gasses b. Blood sugar c. Blood pressure d. Pain