The nurse is providing care to a patient with a differential diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning. Which assessment finding would be consistent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A. Cherry-red mucous membranes
B. Dizziness
C. Circumoral pallor
D. Nausea
E. Diarrhea
Answer: D
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Which respiratory system assessment finding of an older client does the nurse determine is most concerning?
1. Coughing during the night while sleeping 2. Purposefully sitting up straighter to get a deep breath 3. Shortness of breath when crossing a large parking lot 4. Three episodes of diagnosed bronchitis in twelve months
Before discharging a school-age child being treated for a snake bite, the nurse instruct ways to prevent additional bites in the future. Which statement indicates that teaching provided to this child has been effective?
A) "I should wear long pants when out of doors.". B) "I should look at rocks before touching them.". C) "I should poke a snake with a stick before touching it.". D) "I should spray a snake with water before picking it up.".
A client is being put under general anesthesia when the anesthesia provider reports a rapid rise in the client's temperature to 104ยก F. What possible complication may be occurring?
1. autosomal fever 2. neuroleptic syndrome 3. malignant hyperthermia 4. hypercalcemia syndrome
Subcategories of human factors involved in root causes of sentinel events tracked by The Joint Commission that may involve communication and human behavior include which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Staff orientation B. Staff supervision C. Staffing levels D. Assessment E. Fatigue F. Distraction G. Complacency H. Rushing