A patient is suspected of having a pulmonary embolism. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Pulmonary angiogram
B. Plasma D-dimer level
C. Coagulation studies
D. Chest CT with contrast
E. Complete blood count
Answer: D
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A. Administering antibiotics B. Educating the public C. Monitoring for outbreaks D. Providing immunizations E. Scheduling physical exams
The nurse is planning care for a Navajo American Indian. How will this patient view illness?
A. Caused by displeasing holy people B. Caused by annoying the elements C. Disturbing plant life D. Disturbing animal life E. Ignoring direction from the chief
A client who has been in an accident but is unhurt is displaying moderate anxiety, including
scattering of attention, dizziness, nausea, tachycardia, and hyperventilation. The statement indicating that the nurse is reacting to the client's relief behavior rather than her needs is a. "It must have been a frightening experience to be in an accident.". b. "Accidents can result in all kinds of feelings. It must have been scary.". c. "I'll stay with you in case you would like to share your feelings with me.". d. "There is nothing physically wrong with you. You need to stop breathing so rapidly.".
If a patient is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, the laxative of choice is:
1. a stimulant laxative such as bisacodyl. 2. an increase of fiber and water. 3. an osmotic laxative such as magnesium citrate. 4. nothing; no laxative should be given under these circumstances.