Which part of the blood carries oxygen?
a. Red blood cells
b. White blood cells
c. Platelets
d. Plasma
A
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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with breast cancer, who underwent a left-sided mastectomy two days prior. The nurse has delegated vital signs on this client to the patient care assistant (PCA)
What specific instructions should the nurse provide to the (PCA) in delegating this task? 1. Take the blood pressure on the right arm. 2. No special instructions are needed. 3. Take the blood pressure on the left arm. 4. Take the blood pressure on both arms for a baseline.
After successfully losing 1 lb weekly for several months, a patient at the clinic has not lost any weight for the last month. The nurse should first
a. review the diet and exercise guidelines with the patient. b. instruct the patient to weigh and record weights weekly. c. ask the patient whether there have been any changes in exercise or diet patterns. d. discuss the possibility that the patient has reached a temporary weight loss plateau.
Cushing's syndrome results when there is
A) hyperactivity of the thyroid gland. B) hyperactivity of the parathyroid glands. C) hyperactivity of the adrenal glands. D) hyperactivity of the pituitary gland.
Having to urinate very often is termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).