In assessing for hypovolemic shock, initially the nurse will find respirations
A) shallow and slow.
B) deep and rapid.
C) Kussmaul and irregular.
D) irregular and shallow.
B
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A) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) B) Tetracycline (Sumycin) C) Doxycycline D) Demeclocycline (Declomycin)
A nurse has an order to administer heparin. Before initiating this therapy, a priority nursing assessment will be the patient's
A) heart rate and pulse. B) sodium and potassium levels. C) aPTT. D) blood glucose level.
The nurse is providing care for a patient who has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit following a laryngectomy. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A) The patient's swallowing ability B) The patient's airway patency C) The patient's carotid pulses D) Signs and symptoms of infection
If an infectious process that is not well documented and is unfamiliar to a facility is identified, the most appropriate resource that is available for the nurse to access for patient care and teaching is the:
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B) American Medical Association (AMA) C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D) American Nurses Association (ANA)