The nurse was unable to obtain a client's blood pressure using the brachial artery. Which artery should the nurse try to use next to obtain the blood pressure?
1. ulnar
2. radial
3. posterior tibial
4. popliteal
ANS: 4
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a. "It is due to an increase in gastric motility." b. "It may be due to changes in hormones." c. "It is related to an increase in glucose levels." d. "It is caused by a decrease in gastric secretions."
An obstetric patient has a history of psychiatric illness. Which psychiatric problems would the nurse assess for exacerbations of in a pregnant patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Gambling addiction B) Dementia C) Depression D) Anxiety E) Eating disorders
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment. The data the nurse would collect vary depending on what?
A) How much time the nurse has B) The patient's acuity C) The patient's cooperation D) Onset of current symptoms
Nationwide efforts to develop housing for the homeless through community action is affected by the NIMBY (not in my backyard) syndrome, which is BEST described by which of the following?
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