Describe the AV fistula for hemodialysis
This is a surgical procedure that diverts blood from an artery to a vein by means of a catheter under the skin. In ESRD this is done so that both parts of this catheter, the artery and vein, can be used to attach the patient to a hemodialysis machine, without having to insert a needle into an artery and vein each time the procedure is to be completed.
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1. 250 mL/h 2. 4.2 mL/h 3. 150 mL/h 4. 15,000 mL/h
A 75-year-old patient who is being discharged home after a stroke has no use of the right hand. Which teaching strategy is best for the nurse to use for this patient?
a. Provide all the teaching at once, immediately before going home so the patient will remember it. b. Teach the patient with the aid of a computer to demonstrate that the discharge instructions are on the hospital webpage. c. Teach the patient using generic patient discharge information about strokes. d. Provide information based on the patient's needs in frequent sessions.
A woman has recently determined that she is pregnant, and her clinician believes that the conception occurred around 8 weeks prior
Since the embryo is in the third stage of embryonic development, which of the following events and processes in growth and development would be expected to be taking place? A) Transition from a morula to a blastocyst B) Ossification of the skeleton and acceleration of body length growth C) Rapid eye movement and early support of respiration D) Formation of upper limbs and opening of the eyes Ans:
What is the correct position for a sublingual tablet?
a. As far back on the top of the tongue as possible without swallowing it b. Between the cheek and the gum of the upper teeth c. Between the cheek and the gum of the lower teeth d. Under the front of the tongue