Which of the following is most likely?
A patient with hearing loss by whisper test is further examined with a tuning fork, using the Weber and Rinne maneuvers. The abnormal results are as follows: bone conduction is greater than air on the left, and the patient hears the sound of the tuning fork better on the left.
A) Otosclerosis of the left ear
B) Exposure to chronic loud noise of the right ear
C) Otitis media of the right ear
D) Perforation of the right eardrum
A) Otosclerosis of the left ear
The above pattern is consistent with a conductive loss on the left side. Causes would include: foreign body, otitis media, perforation, and otosclerosis of the involved side.
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has crackles throughout the lung fields bilaterally, has an oxygen saturation of 94%, has a respiratory rate of 52, and is in respiratory distress. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. Notify the health care provider. 2. Call the rapid response team. 3. Instruct the UAP to administer oxygen. 4. Assess the client.
In which situations has legal termination of a contract occurred?
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a. 2.5 b. 1 c. 0.5 d. 0.25
A patient taking aripiprazole (Abilify) for schizophrenia is experiencing signs of hypotension with certain activities since starting this medication. What should the nurse teach the patient?
1. Avoid being outside in the heat of the day. 2. Avoid hot baths or hot showers. 3. Avoid caffeine-containing preparations. 4. Change positions slowly, especially from lying or sitting to standing. 5. Take frequent naps during the day.