A patient who has had hip surgery is at very high risk of
A. heel ulcers.
B. nausea.
C. constipation.
D. depression.
Answer: A
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a. Mother Rh-negative, baby Rh-positive b. Mother Rh-negative, baby Rh-negative c. Mother Rh-positive, baby Rh-positive d. Mother Rh-positive, baby Rh-negative
The nurse is caring for a patient with metabolic acidosis. Which assessment finding reveals that the compensatory mechanism to correct this imbalance is in effect?
a. Increased urinary output b. Reduced abdominal distention c. Kussmaul respirations d. Decreased blood pressure
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A. has a fat embolism. B. has developed metabolic acidosis. C. is developing systemic inflammatory response syndrome D. is experiencing early multisystem organ failure.
A client in the unit believes the pneumonia he has is due to fate. The nurse overhears him asking his family to bring him home remedies for respiratory illnesses. What culture would you expect him to be a part of?
A) Christian B) African American C) Hindu D) Mexican American