The nurse has assessed the patient with a left-sided head injury and records this information:
Decreasing level of consciousness
Slow pupillary response on the right side
Blood pressure 167/80; previous blood pressure was 160/72
Respiratory rate and pulse rate gradually increasing
The nurse is aware that these assessments are indicators of ______________________________.
Increasing intracranial pressure
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1. aspirin. 2. antitussive. 3. expectorant. 4. decongestant.
A 22-year-old nursing student has been taking
NoDoz (caffeine) tablets for the past few weeks to "make it through" the end of the semester and exam week. She is in the university clinic today because she is "exhausted." What nursing diagnosis may be appropriate for her? a. Noncompliance b. Impaired physical mobility c. Disturbed sleep pattern d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
What is the sphere of political influence where optimum working conditions are created and quality client care is ensured?
a. Community b. Government c. Workplace d. Organization
The major feature of avoidant personality disorder is:
a. negative b. clinging c. social inhibition d. submissive