The nurse caring for a patient with achalasia can help the patient reduce swallowing difficulty by (select all that apply):
1. identify foods that cause a problem.
2. experiment with different eating positions.
3. elevate the head of the bed at night.
4. suggest eating more rapidly.
5. offer small bites of fresh vegetables.
1, 2, 3
Eating rapidly and eating small bites increase swallowing difficulties.
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A child has been diagnosed with a Wilms' tumor and is being treated with chemotherapy. Prior to administering the chemotherapy, what will the nurse monitor to determine if the child has any capability of fighting infection?
1. Hemoglobin 2. Red blood cell count 3. Platelets 4. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
The panelists on a televised news broadcast are discussing how a bomb was found at the base of a large bridge in New York City. The bomb squad disabled the device and there were no casualties
The nurse realizes that the bomb is an example of a(n): 1. Explosive agent. 2. Chemical agent. 3. Radiologic agent. 4. Biologic agent.
Write three factors of the number 12, other than the number 1
What will be an ideal response?
According to Douglas's "Followership Style Test," which of the following would be most comfortable with a moderately autocratic leader?
A. One who needs structure and feedback but who can also carry on independently B. One who is a self-starter and likes to challenge new things by himself or herself C. One who cannot function well without programs and procedures and who needs feedback D. One who is independent and does not need close supervision but who does need some feedback