The clinician should begin the peripheral vascular exam with
A. Auscultation of the carotid arteries
B. Checking for peripheral edema
C. Auscultation of the heart
D. Palpation of the upper extremity arteries
A
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A patient asks to take a picture with the nurse to post on Facebook. Which response should the nurse make?
A) "Great idea. Let me comb my hair first." B) "I suggest you not do this since this could violate your privacy." C) "Make sure you 'friend' me after you post it." D) "Let me get some other nurses to be in the picture, too."
The storage form of carbohydrate in the body is:
1. Glycogen 2. Sucrose 3. Starch 4. Glucose
Which nursing diagnosis is likely to apply to an individual diagnosed with a serious mental illness who is homeless?
a. Insomnia b. Substance abuse c. Chronic low self-esteem d. Impaired environmental interpretation syndrome