A client is diagnosed with septic shock. The nurse realizes that the major cause of this type of shock is:
1. gram-negative bacteria.
2. gram-positive bacteria.
3. fungi.
4. viruses.
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All are potential causes of septic shock, but gram-negative bacteria are considered the major cause of septic shock.
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1. ?I want to become a nurse anesthetist within 10 years.? 2. ?I will be available to come in for extra shifts if needed.? 3. ?My brother and I want to go to on a mission trip in the next year.? 4. ?I want to get this job so I can move on to the next part of my life.?
A client with lymphadenitis has developed persistent swelling of the affected area. What would be important information for you to teach this client?
A) How to apply an elastic sleeve or stocking B) How to apply ice to the affected area C) How to do exercises to increase blood flow in the area D) How to dependently do activities of daily living
Lack of sexual desire in women is called
a. frigidity c. impotence b. infertility d. dysfunction
In reviewing laboratory results for patients suspected with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), you realize that there is no definitive test to diagnosis PRM, rather clinical response to treatment. Results you would expect to see include
A. Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) greater than 50mm per hour B. Elevated rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (RF and ACPA) C. Decreased C-reactive protein level (CR-P) D. Elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)