Which clinical manifestation of septic shock confirms an elevation in immune system response?
a. Tachycardia
b. Increased white blood cell count
c. Low respiratory rate
d. Hypothermia
Ans: b. Increased white blood cell count
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A) Ginkgo B) Glucosamine C) St. John's wort D) Saw palmetto
A nurse is providing community screening for risk factors associated with stroke. Which client would the nurse identify as being at highest risk for a stroke?
a. A 27-year-old heavy cocaine user b. A 30-year-old who drinks a beer a day c. A 40-year-old who uses seasonal antihistamines d. A 65-year-old who is active and on no medications
Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the pain experienced by an older adult?
a. "Older adults must learn to tolerate pain." b. "Pain is a normal process of aging and is to be expected." c. "Pain indicates a pathologic condition or an injury and is not a normal process of aging." d. "Older individuals perceive pain to a lesser degree than do younger individuals."
A 7-year-old child has a cough, runny nose, congestion, and fever, and the parents ask the nurse to recommend an over-the-counter product. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Any product will be effective when combined with vitamin C and zinc." b. "It is best to use single-agent medications to treat individual symptoms." c. "The fever indicates that your child may need an antibiotic; you should call your provider." d. "You should ask your provider to prescribe a combination product that will treat multiple symptoms."