For a client with a fractured femur, a nurse is alert to the possibility of a fat embolus. The nurse specifically watches for:

A. Bradypnea
B. Restlessness
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypertension


B
A, B, C, and D. Assess for indicators of hypoxemia, such as restlessness or agitation. Recognize early signs of fat embolism syndrome (FES).

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On day 13 of a 28-day cycle, a woman's basal body temperature is 36.5 ° C (97.7 ° F). What will her temperature measurement most likely be if ovulation takes place on day 14?

a. 35.9 ° C (96.7 ° F) b. 36.3 ° C (97.3 ° F) c. 36.7 ° C (98.1 ° F) d. 37.1 ° C (98.9 ° F)

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____________________ is the inability to speak or understand.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Identify two other patient education needs that you need to stress at this time

What should be thought?

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The base components of DNA are:

a. A, G, C, and U. b. P, G, C, and T. c. A, G, C, and T. d. X, XX, XY, and YY.

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