A code ____________________ indicates a medical emergency in an adult patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A student nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult. What action by the student would cause the faculty member to intervene?
a. Assessing blood pressure in both upper extremities b. Auscultating the carotid arteries for any bruits c. Classifying capillary refill of 4 seconds as normal d. Palpating both carotid arteries at the same time
A ___________ is a diagnostic procedure used to identify lesions by observing the flow of radiopaque dye through the subarachnoid space and is similar to a lumbar puncture
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
While assessing a dark-skinned patient at the clinic, the nurse notes the presence of patchy, milky white spots. The nurse knows that this finding is characteristic of what diagnosis?
A) Cyanosis B) Addison's disease C) Polycythemia D) Vitiligo
The nurse using evidence-based practice to guide care has identified a study in which the findings would be appropriate to address a client's health care need. What actions should the nurse take before implementing these findings?
1. Ask the client if the findings can be used. 2. Immediately apply the findings to client care. 3. Examine how the findings fit with the client's health needs. 4. Determine if resources are available to implement the findings. 5. Identify organization policies to support or address the findings.