The nurse is alert for complications of polycythemia, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Indication of increased cardiac workload
b. Thromboembolism
c. Cyanosis
d. Hypotension
e. Cardiovascular accident
A, B, E
The thickened blood causes an increased workload on the heart; the thickened blood also puts the patient at risk for thromboembolism and cardiovascular accident.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a moderate head injury following a bicycle accident. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals that the patient's respiratory effort has increased. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A) Inform the care team and assess for further signs of possible increased ICP. B) Administer bronchodilators as ordered and monitor the patient's LOC. C) Increase the patient's bed height and reassess in 30 minutes. D) Administer a bolus of normal saline as ordered.
Which hypothesis would be classified as a statistical hypothesis?
a. Oxygen inhalation at 2 L/min by nasal catheter will decrease oral temperature measured with an electronic thermometer. b. Oxygen inhalation at 2 L/min by nasal catheter will not affect oral temperature measured with an electronic thermometer. c. There will be a greater decrease in anxiety scores in patients receiving informational videos before open heart surgery than in patients who receive standard written information. d. There will be a difference in anxiety scores in patients receiving informational videos before open heart surgery and patients who receive standard written information.
The nurse assessing a client admitted for a total hip replacement is concerned the client would be at risk for thrombus formation because of which of the following?
1. Age 45 years 2. Former cigarette smoker 3. Body mass index (BMI) 35.8 4. Blood pressure 132/88 mmHg
A dancer has suffered a fall injury, which will prevent participation in a much-anticipated event. The fall is classified as what?
A) Stressor B) Adaptation C) Chronic stress D) Resolution