Memory loss, headache, weakness, blurred vision, speech difficulty, and partial paralysis are signs of a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
stroke
Signs of a stroke include memory loss, headache, weakness, blurred vision, speech difficulty, and partial paralysis.
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The dependent variable is measured on the nominal scale in discriminate analysis
A) True B) False
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1. Heparin 1,000 units intravenous (IV) every 6 hours 2. Tylenol as needed (PRN) for headaches 3. Obtaining a daily weight on the patient 4. Advil as needed (PRN) for headaches 5. Low vitamin K diet
Nursing students describe actions while practicing physical assessment of a newborn using a model. Which nursing student's statement indicates the need for further teaching?
1. "I auscultated the infant's heart tones for 1 minute." 2. "I palpated peripheral pulses in all the newborn's extremities." 3. "I obtained a higher blood pressure on the legs than on the arms." 4. "I obtained the infant's heart rate by observing the cardiac monitor."