During the immediate postoperative phase, the critical care nurse focuses on hemodynamic stability. Blood products should be leukocyte reduced to avoid introduction of CMV. CMV causes which of the following?
A) Death
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Shift of oxyhemoglobin curve to the right
D) Immunoadsorbent assays
A
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What intervention has the highest priority? A) Allowing the patient to express her feelings without judging her B) Helping the patient to understand the phases of the grieving process C) Reassuring the patient that the child's death is not her fault D) Arranging for genetic counseling to inform the patient of her chances of having another child with the disease
A patient on disulfiram should be cautioned to avoid ingesting alcohol used as an ingredient in certain preparations. Which product has hidden alcohol?
a. Cough syrup b. Chocolate candy c. Fruit smoothies d. Lifesavers
The collapse of a seemingly healthy young athlete during a strenuous sporting event or other period of stressful exercise is often caused by
a. patent ductus arteriosis.} b. hypertropic cardiomyography. c. respiratory distress syndrome. d. none of the above.
In the emergency department a client feels that she has been waiting longer than the other indi-viduals due to the fact that she has no insurance. The ethical principle that is involved in this ex-act situation is:
1. Justice 2. Autonomy 3. Beneficence 4. Nonmaleficence