A nurse documents the following on a patient chart: "patient manifests difficulties with spatial orientation, memory language, and changes in personality." What state of arousal/awareness does this describe?
A) delirium B) dementia C) confusion D) locked-in syndrome
A
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The antidiuretic hormone's (ADH) major action is to
A) concentrate urine. B) constrict smooth muscles of arteries. C) reabsorb electrolytes. D) a and b are correct.
What findings does the nurse expect when assessing the ears of a healthy adult? Select all that apply
a. Cerumen noted in the outer ear canal b. Pinna located below the external corner of the eye c. Cone of light located in the 5 o'clock position in the left ear d. Ratio of air conduction to bone conduction 2:1 e. Tympanic membrane pearly gray f. Whispered words repeated accurately
A patient is experiencing palpitations that are found to be PVCs. Which manifestation should the nurse expect to observe in this patient?
a. Headache b. Confusion c. Lightheadedness d. Tingling of extremities
The nurse is preparing to calculate a patient's body mass index. What measurements does the nurse need to make this calculation?
a. Height and weight b. Waist and hip measurements c. Weight and waist measurement d. Waist measurement and height