Causes of metabolic coma include
a. trauma.
b. ischemic stroke.
c. drug overdose.
d. intracerebral hemorrhage.
C
Causes of metabolic coma include drug overdose, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, and poisonings. Structural causes of coma include ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, trauma, and brain tumors.
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a. Ineffective Individual Coping c. Powerlessness b. Anxiety d. Altered Role Performance
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a. Notifying staff of changes to policies re-lated to medication administration. b. Scheduling and staffing to ensure safe care. c. Delegating in accordance with practice acts. d. Supervising the practice of the physician.