A 28-year-old man with a fractured humerus calls the nurse into his room. Upon assessment, the nurse finds the patient to be tachycardic, pale, and confused
The nurse suspects the patient may be experiencing which of the following complications?
A) Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
B) Compartment syndrome
C) Fat emboli
D) Deep vein thrombosis
Ans: C
Feedback: Long-bone fractures may develop fat emboli syndrome, which presents with features including hypoxia, tachypnea, tachycardia, pyrexia, and mental status changes.
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a. Sensorineural hearing loss b. Presbycusis c. Tinnitus d. Unilateral conductive hearing loss
The nursing interventions appropriate for the patient with presbycusis would be:
1. Speak clearly and distinctly while facing the patient. 2. Announce your presence when entering the patient's room. 3. Place needed articles within easy reach. 4. Orient the patient to time and place as needed.
The patient with congestive heart failure (CHF) may tire easily during routine activities, such as bathing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A client who has bipolar disorder stops taking her medication because she says she likes how she feels in a manic state. What is the client's right to make decisions for herself known as?
A) Paternalism B) Autonomy C) Justice D) Veracity