The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is what type of bleeding?
a. Rectal
b. Duodenal
c. Esophageal
d. Intestinal
Ans: c. Esophageal
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For every patient who is lying on a stretcher, the side rails should be in the "up" position
True False
The nurse assesses shallow respirations of 28 breaths/minute in a client with pleurisy. The nurse interprets this finding as indicating which of the following?
A) Client is hypoventilating B) Client may have overdosed on narcotics C) The pattern is expected with this condition D) These are normal Kussmaul's respirations
Which respiratory findings assessed by the nurse indicate that a child is close to death? Select all that apply
1. Tachypnea 2. Dyspnea 3. Diaphoresis 4. Confusion 5. Accumulation of secretions in the throat