Fat embolism syndrome can occur as a complication of
a. liver trauma.
b. burns.
c. orthopedic trauma.
d. spleen trauma.
C
Fat embolism syndrome can occur as a complication of orthopedic trauma.
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A client is diagnosed with varicella (chickenpox). The nurse places the client on which precautions?
a. Airborne b. Standard c. Contact d. Droplet
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a. Encourage the patient to increase oral fluid intake. b. Assess the patient about risk factors for constipation. c. Suggest that the patient increase intake of high-fiber foods. d. Teach the patient that a daily bowel movement is unnecessary.
Nursing students are socialized into the
A) Nursing specialties B) Healthcare culture C) Caring paradigm D) Diagnostic process