Which of the following occurs when the body's core temperature is reduced below normal??
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypothermia
C) Vasodilatation
D) Hyperthermia
B
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After teaching a client who expressed concern about a rash located beneath her breast, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client has a good understanding of this condition?
a. "This rash is probably due to fluid overload." b. "I need to wash this daily with antibacterial soap." c. "I can use powder to keep this area dry." d. "I will schedule a mammogram as soon as I can."
A patient says, "I have pain in my leg when I stand too long." As which type of data should the nurse categorize this information?
1. Subjective 2. Evaluative 3. Qualitative 4. Objective
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) begins with deposits of plaques made of:
a. -amyloid protein c. -amyloid protein b. ?-amyloid protein d. -amyloid protein
A nurse is changing the dressing and accidentally drops the packing onto the client's abdomen. The client has a large, deep abdominal incision that is packed with sterile half-inch packing and covered with a dry 4 ? 4 gauze. The nurse should:
1. Add alcohol to the packing and insert it into the incision 2. Throw the packing away, and prepare a new one 3. Pick up the packing with sterile forceps, and gently place it into the incision 4. Rinse the packing with sterile water, and put the packing into the incision with sterile gloves