Physical illness may be preceded by stressful life situations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Calf pain that increases on dorsiflexion of the foot is referred to as a positive Homans' sign
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The student nurse studying fluid and electrolyte balance learns that which of the following is a function of water? Select all that apply
A) provide a medium for transporting wastes to cells and nutrients from cells B) provide a medium for transporting substances throughout the body C) facilitate cellular metabolism and proper cellular chemical functioning D) act as a buffer for electrolytes and nonelectrolytes E) help maintain normal body temperature F) facilitate digestion and promote elimination
A nurse is looking to implement new preventative measures to address the rate of drowning in young children in the community. All of the following policies are examples of primary prevention, except
A. Swimming instruction for every child B. Mandatory installation of locked child-safety fences around all community and private pools C. Community-wide CPR instruction D. Mandatory use of life jackets for all children on boats
The nurse receives a change-of-shift report on the following patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. A patient with loud expiratory wheezes b. A patient with a respiratory rate of 38/minute c. A patient who has a cough productive of thick, green mucus d. A patient with jugular venous distention and peripheral edema