Central parenteral nutrition involves intravenous infusion into a large central vein because the solution:
1. Contains insulin
2. Contains lipids
3. Is given in such large amounts
4. Is so concentrated
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a. shift in hospital occupancy from acute care to home care. b. increase in hospital-based medical residency programs competing for educational dollars. c. beginning of associate degree programs that were shorter in length. d. diploma education's position outside the mainstream of higher education.
A nurse explains to the parents of a 10-year-old with scoliosis that the most effective care for their child is:
A) using an exercise regimen and bracing as complementary care. B) using chiropractic therapy and exercises as complementary care. C) using exercise and transcutaneous electrical stimulation as complementary care. D) using transcutaneous electrical stimulation and NSAIDs as complementary care.
The nurse working night shift enters a client's room and observes that the sleeping client's vital signs are reduced by 20%, and that the client is sleeping soundly, is not moving at all, and is difficult to arouse
The nurse suspects the client is in what stage of sleep? A) REM sleep B) non-REM stage IV C) non-REM stage III D) non-REM stage I
Which suggestions are appropriate for the family of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is being treated as an outpatient during a hypomanic episode? Select all that apply
a. Limit credit card access. b. Provide a structured environment. c. Encourage group social interaction. d. Suggest limiting work to half-days. e. Monitor the patient's sleep patterns.