A late sign of decreased oxygen levels may cause a change in skin color known as _________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
cyanosis
Bluish (cyanosis) coloring of the skin is caused by hypoxia (late sign of decreased oxygen levels).
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Which person would the nurse assess as experiencing chronic sorrow?
a. The mother of a child diagnosed with asthma b. The father of an adult son who is a schizophrenic c. The daughter whose father experienced a hip replacement d. The wife whose husband has recently requested a trial separation
The nurse is talking with the parent of a child newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. The parent is upset and tearful. The nurse asks, "With whom do you talk when something is worrying you?" This should be interpreted as:
a. Inappropriate, because parent is so upset. b. A diversion of the present crisis to similar situations with which parent has dealt. c. An intervention to find someone to help parent. d. Part of assessing parent's available support system.
A father is frustrated that his child frequently disobeys well-established rules and then attempts to excuse the action by stating "Well I just thought . . . ."
The father asks for guidance with discipline. What information is most appropriate for the nurse to provide? A. Ensure the child knows the rules. B. Habitual rule breaking is problematic. C. This is a normal developmental stage. D. Time-outs are ineffective for lying.
You are an occupational health nurse who is presenting a workshop on laryngeal cancer. What risk factors would you be sure to include in your workshop? Select all that apply
A) Alcohol B) Age C) Tobacco D) Industrial pollutants E) Region of country you live in