A ___________ is performed to evaluate living tissue in order to establish or confirm a diagnosis or to follow the course of a disease
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
biopsy
Biopsies are procedures in which samples of tissue are taken for evaluation to confirm or locate a lesion.
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal muco-sa. The signs of NEC are nonspecific. Some generalized signs include:
a. Hypertonia, tachycardia, and metabolic alkalosis. b. Abdominal distention, temperature instability, and grossly bloody stools. c. Hypertension, absence of apnea, and ruddy skin color. d. Scaphoid abdomen, no residual with feedings, and increased urinary output.
The nurse assesses the patient and determines that he may be at risk for altered peripheral tissue perfusion. Which activity should the nurse include in patient teaching to prevent decreased per-fusion to his extremities while he is on bed rest?
a. Avoid any fluids by mouth until the pa-tient begins passing gas. b. Flex and rotate the ankles several times every hour while awake. c. Rest quietly to allow the maximum action of the opioid analgesics. d. Stay positioned on either side with pillows between the legs.
Most lengthy surgeries are performed at stage 3 of general anesthesia
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In which position should the nurse place a child who is experiencing an anaphylactic shock reaction?
1. Trendelenburg position 2. Flat, with legs slightly elevated 3. High Fowler position 4. Reverse Trendelenburg position