The irreversible absence of all brain function is termed ______________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
brain death
Family members often need help understanding what "brain death," the irreversible absence of all brain function (including the brainstem), means for the person who has died.
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A postoperative patient rapidly presents with hypotension; rapid, thready pulse; oliguria; and cold, pale skin. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing a hemorrhage. What should be the nurse's first action?
A) Leave and promptly notify the physician. B) Quickly attempt to determine the cause of hemorrhage. C) Begin resuscitation. D) Put the patient in the Trendelenberg position.
A middle-aged client with diabetes mellitus is being treated for the third episode of acute pyelonephritis in the past year and asks what can be done to help prevent these infections. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "Test your urine daily for the presence of ketone bodies and proteins." b. "Use tampons rather than sanitary napkins during your menstrual period." c. "Drink more water and empty your blad-der every 2 to 3 hours during the day." d. "Keep your hemoglobin A1c under 9% by keeping your blood sugar controlled."
Which of the following would be least indicative of approaching death?
1. Cessation of eating 2. Cyanosis and dyspnea 3. Muscle weakness 4. Polyuria and incontinence
A child has been taking methylphenidate 5 mg at 8 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM for 30 days after a new diagnosis of AD/HD and comes to the clinic for evaluation
The child's mother reports that the child exhibits some nervousness and insomnia but is doing much better in school. The primary care NP should suggest: a. discontinuing the 4 PM dose. b. increasing the dose to 10 mg each time. c. giving 10 mg at 8 AM and 5 mg at noon. d. changing the dosing to 15 mg twice daily.