The nurse assessing a patient with a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) becomes concerned when the patient demonstrates which sign or symptom?
a. Hematuria
b. Tingling in the limbs
c. Hematemesis
d. Hemoptysis
D
Development of embolisms are of primary concern for the patient with a DVT. Coughing of rust-colored sputum is the cardinal sign of a pulmonary embolus, which is a medical emergency.
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A nurse is caring for a 34-year-old patient admitted with severe diarrhea that has been going on for 2 weeks. What assessment should the nurse anticipate?
a. Edema of lower legs and feet b. Hypotension and fatigue c. Hypertension and hunger d. Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is preparing to evaluate the outcomes of a client's care. Which statement best describes what the nurse is going to do during this process?
a. Critically think to analyze and make judgments b. Collect either subjective or objective data c. Elicit answers to questions d. Compare client outcomes with client skills
The progress of labor can be effectively verified through the use of a graphic chart which plots cervical dilation and station. This chart is called a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The rural nurse advocating for more telehealth services in the local area would provide what information to support this cause? (Select all that apply.)
a. Access to health care would be improved. b. Care by medical specialists would be enhanced. c. Chronic conditions could be monitored to decrease exacerbations. d. Computer charting systems would be more "user friendly." e. Patient satisfaction with care would be improved. f. Transportation barriers would be mostly eliminated.