If a patient is unconscious, what is the best way to verify the patient's identity?
A. Ask the patient's family member.
B. Check the patient's medication box label.
C. Check the patient's wristband for two identifiers.
D. Check the patient's medication record.
Answer: C. Check the patient's wristband for two identifiers.
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A) "I will need to increase my fluids to 3 L/d to flush the fluids out of my system." B) "I will need to restrict my fluids to 2 L/d to decrease congestion." C) "I will need to restrict my fluids to 2 L/d to decrease the chances of developing a dysrhythmia." D) "I will need to restrict my fluids to 2 L/d and increase my salt intake."
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a. hypocalcemia. b. hypercalcemia. c. hypoglycemia. d. hyperglycemia.
The Lachman test is performed to examine a patient's knee for
a. integrity of the meniscus cartilage. b. stability of the posterior cruciate ligament. c. integrity of the infrapatellar tendon. d. stability of the anterior cruciate ligament.
The nurse caring for a trauma victim who has received massive transfusions of whole blood is diligent in assessment for metabolic alkalosis because
a. multiple transfusions of whole blood cause a decrease in serum potassium level. b. the anticoagulant in the blood is metabolized to bicarbonate. c. transfused blood is less stable, releasing bicarbonate from the blood cells. d. whole blood utilizes bicarbonate as a preservative.