A young child with marked respiratory distress who is agitated and thrashing about should receive oxygen via:
A) nonrebreathing mask because agitation indicates cerebral ischemia.
B) the blow-by technique while he or she sits on the lap of a caregiver.
C) positive-pressure ventilation after he or she has been properly sedated.
D) a method that minimizes metabolic demand and oxygen consumption.
Answer: D) a method that minimizes metabolic demand and oxygen consumption.
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A) Large, wide stools B) Milky white stools C) Three stools during an 8-hour period of time D) Streaks of blood present in the stool
A woman has had her hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) evacuated, and is prepared for discharge. The nurse should make certain that the client understands that it is essential that she:
A. Not become pregnant for at least one year. B. Receive (Rh? (D) Immune Globulin RhoGAM) with her next pregnancy and birth. C. Have her blood pressure checked weekly for the next 30 days. D. Seek genetic counseling with her partner before the next pregnancy.
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1. Contact lawmakers about the hazards of being a vulnerable person 2. Assist in homeless shelters to promote the health and well-being of residents 3. Function as advocates for policy changes to improve social, economic, and environmental factors that predispose vulnerable populations to poor health 4. Refer to Healthy People 2010 for guidance in social policy mandates
A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules in their cytoplasm, and they show phagocytic activity. Which of the following cells is most similar?
a. Monocyte b. Macrophage c. Lymphocyte d. Eosinophil