Vitamin K levels in the blood are reduced by bleeding
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A patient has been admitted to the emergency department after being in a severe motor vehicle crash. The patient was a passenger and had a lap and seat belt in place. The patient is lethargic and moaning
Initial exposure and head-to-toe examination reveals scattered minor abrasions and contusions and bruising over the upper abdomen. The patient moans more when the abdomen is palpated, and the abdomen is rigid. Heart rate is 110, capillary refill is greater than 4 seconds, and blood pressure is 140/88 mm Hg. What is the nursing priority of care? A) Administer intravenous opioid for pain. B) Increase rate of intravenous crystalloid. C) Obtain CT of the abdomen. D) Prepare for immediate endotracheal intubation.
Which intervention in a client with dehydration-induced confusion is most likely to relieve the confusion?
A. Measuring intake and output B. Applying oxygen by mask or nasal cannula C. Increasing the IV flow rate to 250 mL/hour D. Placing the client in a high-Fowler's position
A patient says that she will never learn how to give herself insulin injections because she always "messes everything up" anyway. The nurse realizes this patient is demonstrating
a. guilt c. positive body image b. anxiety d. negative self-concept
A care provider sacrifices an animal and waves an herb-filled sack over a client who is complaining of painful joints and chest pain with exertion. This ritual represents health care during:
a. the prehistoric period. b. early civilization in Egypt. c. the Renaissance. d. the Middle Ages.