Early signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) include headache, confusion, vomiting and which of the following?
a. brain herniation c. periods of apnea
b. decreased level of consciousness d. hyperventilation
B
The early signs of ICP are headache, confusion, decreased level of consciousness, and vomiting.
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for a female patient who expresses loss of interest in sexual intimacy with her husband following a mastectomy several months ago. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient?
a. Ineffective sexuality patterns b. Sexual Dysfunction c. Activity Intolerance and Fatigue d. Disturbed Body Image
A young man is staggering out of a partially closed doorway to a garage, where a car is running inside. He speaks slowly in a very low voice, telling the nurse that he fell asleep in the car with the engine running
What is the immediate nursing diagnosis and action? a. Impaired gas exchange. Ask the person to lie flat right where he is; begin rescue breathing. If the nurse sees anyone else, the nurse should ask the individual to call someone who knows CPR. b. Impaired gas exchange resulting from the inhalation of carbon monoxide. Lead the patient away from the garage and call for help. Stay with the patient and continually assess level of consciousness and respira-tions. c. Impaired circulatory perfusion resulting from sulfur dioxide poisoning. Have the patient lie flat. Keep the patient still and call for help. d. Impaired gas exchange. Have the patient breathe deeply and continually into a brown paper bag. Assess pulse, respira-tions, and color of conjunctiva. Check the patient's pockets for a cell phone to call 9-1-1.
Public health administrators in a community provide a health department to serve an indigent population of immigrants providing translators on certain days of the week. Which of the fol-lowing best describes what is being done?
a. Policy development b. Quality c. Assurance d. Libertarian philosophy
People who are chronically "on a diet" are at risk for nutrient deficiencies. What nutrient increases satiety, making a person feel fuller and better able to stick to a low-calorie regimen?
A) Calcium B) Protein C) Carbohydrates D) Potassium