To prevent a person from suffocating, you should do which of the following?

a. Make sure the person's dentures are loose.
b. Check for braces.
c. Report swallowing problems to the nurse.
d. Give the person who has a feeding tube fluids only.


C

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A) Vaginal cancer B) Cervical cancer C) Perineal herniation D) Endometrial cancer

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The nurse gathers the following data: BP = 150/94; neck veins distended; P = 104; pulse bounding; respiratory rate = 20; T = 37°C (98.6°F). What disorder should the nurse suspect?

1) Hypovolemia 2) Hypercalcemia 3) Hyperkalemia 4) Hypervolemia

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Which of the following are concepts related to nursing theory? (Select all that apply.)

a. Environment b. Health c. Nursing d. Relevance e. Comfort

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Oxytocin is a hormone that stimulates:

a. milk secretion. b. milk production. c. ACTH secretion. d. a decrease in uterine contractions.

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