A client is brought into the emergency department with a body temperature of 95.2 ° F
If the normal body temperature is 98.6 ° F, how far below normal was the client's temperature? _____
ANS: 3.4 ° F
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A patient who has received a heart transplant is taking cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant. What should the nurse emphasize during health education about infection prevention?
A) Eat a high-calorie, high-protein diet. B) Limit physical activity in order to conserve energy. C) Take prophylactic antibiotics as ordered. D) Perform frequent handwashing.
The earliest sign of increased intracranial pressure is
a. headache. b. dilated pupil. c. decreasing level of consciousness. d. diplopia (double vision).
Individuals, families, groups and organizations, policy makers, and staff are involved in community collaboration. These groups are known as
1. Nursing Center workers 2. Policy makers 3. Stakeholders 4. Diversity