A 50-year-old male patient with a history of cholelithiasis (gallstones) has presented to the emergency department (ED) with severe upper right quadrant pain
The ED nurse should anticipate the need to facilitate which of the following diagnostic tests?
A) Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen
B) Barium swallow
C) Abdominal ultrasonography
D) Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
C
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The nurse is calculating the flow rate using the standard formula. The order is as follows: Infuse 1000 mL of D5W over 10 hours with a drip factor of 10. What are the drops per minute? 17 gtt/min Standard Text:
What will be an ideal response?
A 23-year-old female complains of a white-yellow vaginal discharge with a fishy odor for the last 2 days. A wet prep shows characteristic clue cells (epithelial cells embedded with bacteria). These findings are indicative of:
A. Chlamydia infection B. Bacterial vaginosis C. Vaginal candida D. Gonorrhea
A nurse is caring for a client with gangrene present on the client's leg. What is the nurse's understanding of the client's condition? Select all that apply.
A) There are two types of gangrene: wet and dry. B) Gangrene describes a mass of necrotic tissue. C) The client has a form of coagulation necrosis. D) Gangrene is caused by cell injury culminating in apoptosis. E) The client has an active infection.
The nurse would assess for dehydration if the patient's urine specific gravity is higher than ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word