The nurse finds a patient slumped to the floor and unconscious, with no pulse or respiration. The nurse should begin the protocol of:

1. basic life support.
2. advanced life support.
3. cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
4. first aid care.


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Basic life support is the first level of care in keeping the brain oxygenated.

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The client with osteomalacia is depressed and anxious about the outcome of the illness. The most beneficial nursing response would be

a. "Cortisone and active weight-bearing exercises will reduce the symptoms." b. "Don't worry; some adjustments in lifestyle can offer a normal life expectancy." c. "I can see you are upset. Did the doctor tell you this is easy to treat and control?" d. "Treatment with high-dose calcium supplements will correct the disorder."

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Predictive equations are used to determine a client's ______ goal

1. Electrolyte 2. Kilocalorie 3. Mineral 4. Protein

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It is 1524 and an IV of 630 mL is to infuse at a rate of 50 mL/hr. Calculate the infusion time and the completion time

What will be an ideal response?

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The initial investigation of a study started with focus groups whose findings informed the development of a quantitative research instrument which was then implemented. This is referred to as:

a. Development b. ‘Double dipping' c. Quantitative research d. Confirmation

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