The client has chronic hypercortisolism. Which of the following changes in the white blood cell count is an early indicator of the presence of an infection in this client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreased lymphocyte count
B. Increased lymphocyte count
C. Decreased leukocyte count
D. Increased leukocyte count
A, D
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An adult collapsed at the grocery store. Before being transported to the emergency department, an automated external defibrillator (AED) was used
The nurse remembers learning that the AED is effective in saving a life because of which factors? (Select all that apply.) a. Use of an AED strengthens the chain of survival. b. The AED can be used by nonmedical personnel. c. The AED sends heart rhythm to the clos-est emergency room (ER) for the physician to analyze and give orders. d. Every minute without defibrillation de-creases the survival rate by 7% to 10%. e. The AED will automatically deliver a shock to the victim after announcing, "Everyone stand back."
The nurse would choose the nursing diagnoses with the highest priority after surgery for the open reduction and external fixation of an ankle, which is:
1. risk for activity intolerance. 2. risk for infection. 3. risk for impaired physical mobility. 4. risk for constipation.
__________ is also referred to as outpatient care
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In writing a maternal history, how would you record the patient telling you she has had five pregnancies, three live births, and two abortuses?
A) A0P3G5 B) G3P2A5 C) G5P3A2 D) P5G3A2