Given R.J.'s admitting diagnosis, what differential diagnoses do you consider?
What will be an ideal response?
Myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, hemothorax, hypovolemic shock, aortic
aneurysm rupture or tear, internal hemorrhage, cardiac tamponade, airway obstruction, pericarditis,
aortic dissection
You might also like to view...
____ explains the processes and functions of many structures of the body and how they interact with one another
a. Anatomy b. Mitosis c. Filtration d. Physiology
A nurse at a health care facility provides continence training to a client. During the training, the nurse plans a trial schedule for voiding that correlates with the time when the client is usually incontinent
Which of the following is a possible reason for the nurse's action? A) Reveals the client's type of incontinence B) Prevents self-defeating consequences C) Ensures adequate urine volume D) Reduces potential for accidental voiding
A patient has been admitted to the step-down unit with a diagnosis of liver malignancy. The critical care nurse caring for this patient is aware that an early manifestation of liver malignancy, in addition to pain, is what?
A) A continuous dull ache in the right upper quadrant, epigastrium, or back B) Weight gain C) An increase in appetite D) Jaundice
The nurse is providing care to several pregnant women who may be scheduled for labor induction. The nurse identifies the woman with which Bishop score as having the best chance for a successful induction and vaginal birth?
A) 11 B) 8 C) 6 D) 3