In dimensional analysis, the unit to be converted is multiplied by a conversion factor expressed as a
fraction.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A) Mean arterial pressure (MAP) that equals intracranial pressure (ICP) B) Moderate decrease in brain tissue volume secondary to a brain tumor removal C) Increased ICP accompanied by hyperventilation D) High intracellular concentration of glutamate
A patient's family asks how to give the rivastigmine recently prescribed for their parent with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse should give which instruction?
a. "The drug should be given every morning on an empty stomach." b. "The drug should be administered twice daily with food." c. "Give the drug nightly before bed." d. "Give the drug four times a day at least 2 hours after each meal."
The nurse is beginning a health history with a 3-year-old child. Which question should the nurse ask the mother first when beginning the history?
A) "Is Sarah ill in any way?" B) "Tell me about your daughter.". C) "Has Sarah been ill in the past?" D) "Do you have any concerns about Sarah?"
When prescribing any headache therapy, appropriate use of medications needs to be discussed to prevent medication-overuse headaches. A clinical characteristic of medication-overuse headaches is that they:
1. Are increasing in frequency 2. Are increasing in intensity 3. Recur when medication wears off 4. Begin to "cluster" into a pattern