A small commuter plane crashed into a shopping mall, injuring approximately 500 people. Which classification of incident should the nurse use when determining the care needed for these victims?
A. Accidental natural disaster
B. Multiple-casualty incident
C. Intentional human-generated disaster
D. Mass-casualty incident
Answer: D
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1. No response with eyes with commands 2. No verbal response 3. Pupil response sluggish 4. No motor movement 5. Pupils fixed and dilated
The loss of central vision interferes with the client's ability to:
a. walk b. perform activities of daily living (ADLs ) c. read and write d. recognize colors
The nurse is caring for a client being treated for pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory studies would best indicate the treatment is being effective:
A) normal liver function tests. B) elevated amylase level. C) normal lipase level. D) decreased bilirubin level.
Using the SOAP or SOAPIER format is part of which type of documentation?
a. narrative c. problem oriented b. source oriented d. charting by exception