Symptoms of chronic erosion of mucosal lining and perforation include ________.
A. high levels of IgE antibodies
B. presence of blood in stool or vomit
C. hyperglycemia
D. hypertension
Answer: B
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A) is a result of loss of blood. B) is associated with a decrease in the reticulocyte count. C) causes the red blood cells to be microcytic. D) always requires treatment with folic acid.
A common congenital syndrome associated with anal malformations is VATER or VATERL association. Which of the following are not related to this syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lip abnormalities d. Imperforate anus b. Tracheoesophageal fistulas e. Vertebral abnormali-ties c. Eye abnormalities f. Tracheal abnormali-ties
The nurse assesses a patient who has a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. Which set of findings should the nurse follow up immediately?
1. Serum potassium 2.5 and blood pressure 150/90 2. Serum sodium 145 mEq/L and reports of muscle weakness 3. Serum calcium 11 mg/dL and reports of feelings of depression 4. Serum phosphorus 3 mg/dL and hirsutism
A nursing instructor evaluates a student nurse's application of theory regarding continuous tube feedings. The nursing instructor recognizes that further teaching is warranted when the student nurse
1. Instructs the patient to maintain a supine position. 2. Ensures that the head of the patient's bed is continually raised 30 degrees or more. 3. Interrupts the feeding every 4 hours to check placement. 4. Interrupts the feeding every 4 hours to check residual volume.