Two days after surgery for a crushed pelvis, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) reports that the patient is complaining of a shortness of breath and is demonstrating signs of confusion and res-tlessness
What should a nurse suspect, from these signs alone, that the patient has developed? a. Impending shock
b. Fat embolus
c. Anxiety
d. Neurovascular compromise
B
These are the classic symptoms of a fat embolus that has escaped from the crushed marrow.
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1. care providers. 2. state governments. 3. county governments. 4. insurance companies.
Abnormal findings on the triceps skinfold (TSF) are below the
a. 5th percentile and above the 95th percentile. b. 10th percentile and above the 90th percentile. c. 15th percentile and above the 85th percentile. d. 20th percentile and above the 80th percentile.
The nurse is discussing the current use of genetic testing and tamoxifen with a client who has breast cancer. Which information should the nurse include in this discussion?
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A 63-year-old patient has had arthritis for 17 years. During this time, she has taken a variety of salicylates, NSAIDs, and other antiinflammatory medications
She has had progressive deteriora-tion of the right hip, causing pain and limitation of motion and confining her to a wheelchair. The doctor decides to try her on penicillamine. This drug is a: 1. salicylate. 2. uricosuric. 3. NSAID. 4. special antiarthritis medication.