What is the likely cause of the change in J.R.'s neurologic status?
What will be an ideal response?
The most likely cause is increased intracranial pressure from bleeding.
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Which of the following are the basic units of measurement in the metric system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Meter b. Teaspoon c. Liter d. Tablespoon e. Gram
Who has primary responsibility for each patient's initial admission nursing history, physical assessment, and development of the care plan based on the nursing diagnoses identified?
a. Physician b. Registered nurse c. Nursing assistant d. Licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse
A patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of blood in his stools. He says he feels weak and short of breath. His hematologic values reveal anemia. He is given two units of blood and is stabilized
Which mineral does the nurse anticipate will be used to treat him? a. Iron b. Zinc c. Calcium d. Magnesium
A nurse determines that the patient's condition has improved and has met expected outcomes. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse exhibiting?
a. Assessment b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation