The discomfort and swelling from a hematoma with significant swelling formed after a venipuncture can by reduced by ________.
A. heat
B. using ibuprofen
C. cold compress
D. pressure dressing
Answer: C
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A) withhold concerning information to avoid worrying the patient. B) keep communication brief. C) communicate honestly and directly. D) encourage the person to relax and calm down.
You are caring for a conscious 81-year-old male who complains of weakness. The patient has a hearing impairment and is wearing a hearing aid in his right ear. As you attempt to get a history, he shakes his head, claiming that he cannot hear you. What should you do immediately?
A) Ensure that the hearing device is turned on B) Raise your voice and speak slowly C) Write the questions on a piece of paper D) Ask family members for a medical history
According to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the pH of the blood will be normal as long as the ratio of HCO3– to dissolved CO2 is which of the following?
a. 10:1 b. 20:1 c. 24:1 d. 30:1
Toxic effects of medications may be caused by:
A) decreased renal function B) altered memory C) less acute vision D) all of the above