Identify at least six findings that would indicate this complication is occurring
What will be an ideal response?
Altered or decreased level of consciousness (LOC), worsening headache; pupillary dysfunction,
blurred vision; weakness or sensorimotor changes; nausea and vomiting (N/V); restlessness;
drowsiness; changes in speech or loss of judgment; change in personality; alteration in VS such as
a widened pulse pressure, bradycardia; change in respiratory pattern; increased SBP; and impaired
reflexes such as corneal, gag, or swallow and abnormal posturing
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A) Cardiac B) Musculoskeletal C) Neurologic D) Integumentary
Which of the following are instrumental activities of daily living related to nutritional status? (Select all that apply.)
A) Eating B) Shopping C) Cooking D) Cleaning kitchen after cooking
A pediatrician suspects that a patient has a septal defect. The pediatric nurse knows that the patient will most likely be scheduled for the following
Select all answers that apply. A) Biopsy B) Angiography C) Echocardiogram D) Closure device
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1. 1,000 IU daily of vitamin D 2. 2.4 mcg/day of vitamin B12 3. 600 mcg/day of folic acid 4. 8 mg/day of iron