The nurse is caring for patient who has been struck by lightning. Because of the nature of the injury, the nurse assesses the patient for which of the following?
a. Central nervous system deficits
b. Contractures
c. Infection
d. Stress ulcers
A
Lightning injury frequently causes cardiopulmonary arrest. However, of those patients who survive, 70% will have transient central nervous system deficits. Contractures, infection, and stress ulcer risks are no greater than with other causes of burn injury.
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The nurse is seeing a 17-year-old female in the clinic for complaints of acne. The nurse plans on taking advantage of this teachable moment with the teen. What topics will the nurse include in the teen's teaching plan?
a. Smoking habits, folic acid intake, and heart disease b. Hyperlipidemia, distracted driving, and menstrual history c. Sexual activity, contraception, and screening for violence d. Optimum weight, hypothyroidism, and sexually transmitted diseases
The nurse knows that assessment and palpation of the long bones is an important part of neonatal nursing. Findings of crepitus, pain, and asymmetrical movement should be promptly reported because they could indicate the presence of a ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What percentage of weight change in 1 year is considered abnormal?
A) 1% B) 2% C) 5% D) 10%