A 10-year-old with glomerulonephritis reports a headache and blurred vision. The nurse should immediately:
a) Put the client to bed.
b) Obtain the child's blood pressure.
c) Notify the physician.
d) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Ans: b) Obtain the child's blood pressure.
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A nurse researcher would opt to use measures of central tendency in which case?
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The nurse is entering the room of a new 85-year-old female patient to complete the admission process. How should the nurse initiate the conversation?
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1. Garlic 2. Vitamin C 3. Zinc 4. Aspirin 5. Benadryl