You suspect a very sick child to be in shock. His skin is dry, radial pulse weak, and blood pressure low. What statement made by the parents would reinforce this suspicion?
A) "He has had a headache since last night."
B) "I gave him an aspirin this morning."
C) "He has had diarrhea for three days."
D) "His stepfather is a bad diabetic."
C
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The nurse receives an order that reads 1200 milliliters D5W IV at 75 milliliters per hour. The nurse should infuse for ________
What will be an ideal response?
The extent of a physical exam will depend largely on the reason for the patient's visit, which is otherwise known as what?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
After removing a patient from the water, your assessment reveals that the patient is breathing inadequately and is continuously regurgitating large quantities of water. You should manage this patient by
A. alternating suctioining with artificial ventilations B. performing abdominal thrusts to remove the water. C. placing the patient on the side and press in on the abdomen. D. initiating artificial ventilations after the patient stops regurgitating
The nurse assessing a client for tracheal displacement should know that the trachea will deviate toward the:
a) contralateral side in a simple pneumothorax. b) affected side in a hemothorax. c) affected side in a tension pneumothorax. d) contralateral side in a hemothorax.