An adolescent who has been "acting strangely" for the past three hours has an elevated blood pressure, tachycardia, and some arrhythmias. Which substance should the nurse suspect that the patient has been using?
1. Alcohol
2. Marijuana
3. Heroin
4. Amphetamines
4. Amphetamines
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Which assessment finding in a preschooler suggests the need for further investigation?
a. The child is able to dress independently. b. The child rides a tricycle. c. The child has an imaginary friend. d. The child has a 2-lb weight gain in 12 months.
A client complains of a tight, bandlike feeling around the trunk and sensations of numbness and tingling in both legs after a motor vehicle crash. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Immobilize the client and notify the physician. B. Medicate the client for pain and provide oxygen. C. Assess proprioception while massaging both legs. D. Perform ROM exercises on the extremities.
The US health care system is different from that of other countries in which way?
a. The US charges money from the private sector only. b. US health care is funded from private organizations. c. The US health care system is not entirely government funded. d. The US health care treats the older person first.
CJ's weight is now down to 168 . Calculate his total caloric needs by calculating his BEE and an appropriate energy expenditure factor. Use the Harris-Benedict equation and appropriate factor found in Appendix A or use a formula of your own choosing