Which intervention(s) by the nurse might help the patient maintain a sense of personhood during hospitalization? Assume that all are culturally appropriate. Choose all that apply
1) Addressing the patient by his first name
2) Making eye contact if it is comfortable for the patient
3) Always offering an explanation before beginning a procedure
4) Speaking to others about the patient so that the patient can hear you
ANS: 2, 3
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a. detect a clot in a coronary artery. b. visualize obstructions in leg vessels. c. assess efficiency of blood flow through heart chambers. d. detect a defective heart valve.
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a. "This type of problem cannot be helped with corrective lenses." b. "Corrective lenses are needed for both near and distance vision." c. "Corrective lenses can be used for reading and close work." d. "Corrective lenses are needed for distance only."
The most common cause of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia is:
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