Alveolitis usually occurs __________ after surgery
a. 1 to 2 days
b. 3 to 5 days
c. 1 week
d. 2 weeks
b
RATIONALE: Alveolitis usually occurs 3 to 5 days after surgery.
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A) "What caused you to fall?" B) "What medications are you taking?" C) "Do you have a history of medical problems?" D) "Have you ever been diagnosed with dementia?"
You are assessing a 68-year-old man who is complaining of severe abdominal pain that radiates to his back. He tells you that he has a history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Based on this history and his complaints, on your physical exam you would look for:
a. bruising on his abdomen. b. a pulsating mass in his abdomen. c. blood pressure that is higher in one arm than in the other. d. abdominal pain that is relieved when you place the patient on his side.
Vigorous massage within the client's tolerance is indicated for a client with diabetes in-sipidus if:
a. Orange juice or cookies are readily available in case glucose levels drop. b. They have no other associated disorders. c. They are vital (i.e., are able to climb a flight of stairs without shortness of breath). d. They take their medication regularly.
The pulse rate is commonly measured at ________.
A. the carotid artery and the radial artery B. the radial artery C. the femoral artery D. All of the answers are correct. E. the carotid artery