The nurse is caring for a client who has status asthmaticus and is admitted to the emergency department for life-threatening hypoxemia. The nurse finds that the client has developed a systemic infection due to lung infection
Which stage of the disease progression is the nurse observing in the client?
1. Sepsis
2. Septic shock
3. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
4. Compensatory anti-inflammatory response syndrome (CARS)
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One key benefit of electronic charting is that
A) entries can be made faster and are easier to read than on paper. B) only a select few staff members can access the information. C) professional organizations teach classes using electronic systems. D) fewer nurses are needed on each inpatient unit.
Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Hypoxemia Definition: Prefix and definition: Combining form and definition: Suffix and definition:
Typically, massage therapists manipulate the muscles and _____ of the body.
A. spine B. other soft tissues C. facial structure D. bones E. nerves
Write the correct abbreviation for esotropia:
What will be an ideal response?