Arteries carry oxygenated blood to the body tissues
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a. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen b. Asking the provider to order a complete blood count (CBC) c. Coming to the clinic for evaluation for leukoencephalopathy d. Discontinuing the drug immediately
A client with Bell's palsy tells the nurse that s/he is very depressed about having the disease. The most informative response from the nurse would be
a. "Bell's palsy can be treated successfully with medication." b. "I understand how you feel; it is difficult to live with a chronic disease." c. "Surgery has been very successful in improving the problem." d. "The symptoms are likely to disappear or get better within a few weeks."
A community member asks a community/public health nurse, "How much progress has been made toward consolidating state health services into a single agency?" Which of the following statements would be accurate for the nurse to make?
a. "Incredible progress; about half the states have done so." b. "Little progress; no state has completely done so." c. "Some progress; about one third of the states have done so." d. "Successful progress; most states have done so."
The newborn of a mother with type 2 diabetes mellitus is experiencing tremors. What nursing action has the highest priority?
1. Obtain a bilirubin level. 2. Obtain a blood calcium level. 3. Measure the newborn's temperature. 4. Place a pulse oximeter on the newborn.