Which symptoms in a client assist the nurse in confirming the diagnosis of pulmonary embolus (PE)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wheezes throughout lung fields
b. Hemoptysis
c. Sharp chest pain
d. Flattened neck veins
e. Hypotension
f. Pitting edema
B, C, E
Hemoptysis, sharp chest pain, and hypotension all may be caused by pulmonary embolism and the pulmonary hypertension that results. Rather than wheezes, crackles usually occur along with a dry cough.
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A) "I should drink plenty of water to prevent damage to my kidneys while I am on the antibiotics for the infection." B) "Drinking cranberry juice will decrease the risk for developing urinary tract infections." C) "I will contact the healthcare provider prior to taking over-the-counter medications while on my antibiotic." D) "I will continue to hold my urine while in public so that I do not get another infection."
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a. Daydreaming about the newborn b. Imagining oneself as a good mother c. Babysitting for a neighbor's children d. Wearing maternity clothes before they are needed
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A) Neurons communicate with one another. B) Neurons are able to stretch to reach one another. C) Loses hundreds of neurons every day of life. D) Is able to repair itself, refine structures, and respond to change.