The nurse receives an assignment of patients. Which of the following patients should the nurse observe first?
a. A patient with sickle cell anemia who is receiving a monthly transfusion of a unit of packed red blood cells who is reporting left knee pain
b. A patient with diabetes who has a blood sugar of 85 and is eating lunch
c. A patient with cellulitis who is receiving the first dose of intravenous antibiotics and who is reporting a feeling of tightness in the throat
d. A patient who has a pressure ulcer who is due for a dressing change
ANS: C
C. The patient may be having an allergic reaction and requires immediate attention to intervene as anaphylactic shock may occur. A, B, D. There are no abnormalities occurring that require immediate intervention.
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Convert the metric measure: 1 g __________ mg
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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1) Secondary syphilis 2) Herpes simplex virus 3) Hyperthyroidism 4) Gonorrhea
Which of the following is the dosage strength for furosemide pictured here? 
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