The nurse is assessing a 15-month-old client. Which arterial site should the nurse use to assessing the pulse?

A. Apical site.
B. Radial artery.
C. Brachial artery.
D. Carotid artery.


Answer: A

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The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. What does the nurse understand about the prevalence of this condition?

A) Schizophrenia affects approximately 3% of the population. B) Prevalence rates increase when the client is admitted for depression. C) Prevalence rates are similar across all cultures and ethnicities. D) Schizophrenia is more likely to develop in individuals residing in rural areas.

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A middle-aged female is experiencing numbness and tingling in her lower extremities as well as difficulty ambulating. The patient's recent complete blood count indicates large, oval-shaped, macrocytic red blood cells with thin membranes

Which therapy would the nurse anticipate including in the discharge plan? 1. a diet high in green leafy vegetables, broccoli, wheat germ, and asparagus 2. a daily multivitamin with extra iron 3. instructions about subcutaneous injections of erythropoietin for a few weeks 4. instructions about intramuscular parenteral injections of vitamin B12 for the rest of her life

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In the formula C x V = St, V is the ___________ ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The Beryl Institute's definition of patient experience uses all of the following terms to underscore the value of communication EXCEPT

A. Perceptions B. Interactions C. Culture D. Collaboration

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