A patient has inadequate perfusion to her extremities. Which of the following could explain this phenomenon?
A) Increased diastolic pressure
B) Arteriole dilation
C) Decreased vascular resistance
D) Decreased blood viscosity
A
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1. Pulse rate 2. Respiratory rate 3. Diastolic blood pressure 4. Systolic blood pressure 5. Oxygen saturation
During a home care visit, the new mother complains of breast engorgement. Which intervention is most appropriate for recommendation by the home care nurse?
1. "Apply an ice compress to your breast before nursing." 2. "Encourage your baby to suckle for an average of 5 minutes per feeding." 3. "Apply warm compresses to your breast after you finish feeding your baby." 4. "When you aren't nursing, wear a well-fitted nursing bra at all times, even when you sleep."
________ is administered using subcutaneous injections to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia.
A. Actimmune B. Infergen C. Neupogen D. Roferon-A
Evidence-based factors that prevent or minimize the risk of UTIs include all of the following except:
A. male gender B. longer urethra-to-anus length in women C. Timed voiding scheduled D. zinc-rich prostatic secretions