A nurse is caring for four clients with chest pain. Which client should be treated for infective endocarditis? Select all that apply
1. The client with a dental implant
2. The client who shows elevated ST segment in the electrocardiogram reading
3. The client who has a swollen neck vein
4. The client who has a scratchy sound through the stethoscope upon examination
5. The client with a pacemaker
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Eating a lot of food is the best way to treat a hangover. 2. Unconsciousness prevents blood alcohol concentration from rising. 3. People who drink three or more drinks per day should avoid taking aspirin. 4. Most people who die of serious burns have been drinking. 5. Because John was drunk when he had sex with Joanne, who was also very intoxicated, Joanne can later claim that he sexually assaulted her.
In the ICU, a postsurgical client has developed sepsis and is being treated with multiple medications
During the mid-morning assessment, which finding leads the nurse to suspect the client may be developing a complication called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? Select all that apply. A) Headaches associated with light sensitivity B) Oozing from all previous puncture and intravenous sites C) Decreased O2 saturation and diminished breath sounds in lower lobes D) Hemorrhage from the surgical site requiring deep pressure dressings E) Urine from the Foley catheter is bloody
____________________ is an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The components of the lymphatic system are
A. blood capillaries, lymphatic capillaries, and lymphocytes. B. antibodies, erythrocytes, and lymph nodes. C. platelets, lymphocytes, plasma. D. antigens, antibodies, complement. E. lymph, immune cells, and lymphatic vessels.