The nurse is assessing a client with bacterial meningitis. Which assessment finding indicates the client may have developed septic emboli?
A) Cyanosis of the fingertips.
B) Bradycardia and bradypnea.
C) Presence of S3 and S4 heart sounds.
D) 3+ pitting edema of the lower extremities.
Answer: A) Cyanosis of the fingertips.
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A. "Bring your child in so we can evaluate the cast." B. "If the cast is loose, circulation won't be compromised." C. "Pad the top of the cast with a small towel so it fits." D. "This is not unusual; just keep your next appointment."
Express 3:10 as a decimal: ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which temperature indicates a pyrexia?
a. 37.5–38.5°C b. 36.0–37.5°C c. 37.0–38.0°C d. 38.0–39.0°C
What is the most frequent reason for placement in a nursing home?
a. Dementia, primarily from Alzheimer disease b. Inability of the family to care for the family member any longer c. Hip fracture that necessitates long-term convalescence d. Social interaction with other residents