An acute, transient and reversible condition that results in disturbances in attention, cognition and consciousness is called:
a. depression c. dementia
b. delirium d. encephalopathy
B
Delirium is an acute, transient and reversible condition that results in disturbances in attention, cognition, and consciousness. Delirium can occur at any age; however, it occurs more commonly in the older adult.
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A hospital's budget is incremental. Which statement by the nurse manager reflects use of this type of budget? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "The finance department sent me the budget worksheet with last year's expenses." 2. "We have $1,000 left in our education account that we need to spend before the year is over. Who has an idea for a class to attend?" 3. "I have to justify all our activities as if we have never done them before." 4. "I like this type of budget preparation because it is fairly simple and straightforward." 5. "In order to create next year's budget, I am to start at 80 percent of what we budgeted last year."
A collection of various cell types, each with a specific function in defending the body against infection, is collectively called the immune system
Supporting this system are molecules that are responsible for the interactions of the system, its modulations and regulation. These molecules and cells are part of specific interactions with what? A) Killer T cells B) B cells C) Immunogenic epitopes D) Microbial agents
"The patient will maintain an adequate nutritional state without nausea or vomiting" is an example of:
1. a nursing intervention. 2. the nursing process. 3. a nursing diagnosis. 4. a nursing goal.
To hear a murmur best, the nurse should ask the patient to:
a. take a deep breath. b. lean forward. c. cough. d. bear down.