The ________ is a leaf-shaped structure on top of the larynx that closes the airway when a person swallows, and keeps food and saliva from entering the lungs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
epiglottis
The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped structure on top of the larynx that closes the airway when the patient swallows, and keeps food and saliva from entering the lungs.
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a. This is a normal lab value. b. The kidneys are failing to excrete waste products. c. The client may have bladder cancer. d. The client was dehydrated at the time of the labwork.
Immediately after a lumbar puncture, the client begins to vomit and an IV is started with normal saline (0.9% NS). The provider orders a 200-mL bolus over 15 minutes
Using an infusion pump that delivers mL/hr, the rate at which the nurse sets the pump is _____ mL. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A public health nurse (PHN) is working with a community after a major wildfire. The fire has been completely contained and will be put out shortly. How does the nurse proceed?
A. Return home and allow the local firefighters to finish putting the fire out. B. Contact the Federal Government to ask for assistance in managing the wildfire. C. Wait another day or two until the fire is confirmed to be out and then return home. D. Begin surveillance and assess for incidences of respiratory disease related to the fires.
The nurse researcher has decided to use a table to report data in a research report. What should the nurse consider when constructing this table? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. All the tables should be placed at the end of the report in an appendix section. 2. Include the test being reported in the title of the table. 3. Round all numerical entries to the same number of decimal places. 4. If the researcher provides a clear table, it is not necessary to discuss the findings in the narrative portion of the report. 5. If the researcher does not have information to place in a table cell, it should be left blank.