A nurse is discussing heart disorders that cause the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood with a new nurse. The nurse should explain that the mixed disorders consist of all of the following except:
1. Tetralogy of Fallot.
2. Hypoplastic left heart.
3. Truncus afteriosus.
4. Transposition of the great vessels.
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1. This is an obstructive disorder.
2. A mixed blood heart defect
3. A mixed blood heart defect
4. A mixed blood heart defect
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A. "Your acne contains bacteria." B. "Your acne looks infected." C. "The prescription will prevent an infection." D. "The prescription will lessen the inflammation."
Young people with anorexia nervosa are often described as being:
a. independent. b. disruptive. c. conforming. d. low achieving.
A 17-year-old client is admitted to the ED after being alternately hyperalert and difficult to arouse
His symptoms all started within the last few hours, during which time he became disoriented and confused. His behavior was agitated and restless, and his memory was impaired, especially for recent events. The client displayed some delusions and misinterpretations of his surroundings. The nurse's first action should be to: 1. Take the client's vital signs 2. Restrain the client to prevent injury 3. Obtain a prn order for a psychotropic medication 4. Ask the client for information about his medications