Cardiac arrest is the unexpected stopping of the heartbeat and circulation
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A seven-year-old child has been seen in the pediatric clinic three times in the last two months for complaints of abdominal pain. On each occasion, the physical exam and all ordered lab work have been normal
The most important information to assess at this time would be: 1. The child's normal eating habits. 2. Recent viral illnesses or other infectious symptoms. 3. Review of the child's immunization history. 4. Changes in school or home life.
Which of the following effects are considered to be evidence that a urinary tract infection (UTI) has been treated effectively? Select all that apply
a. Relief of urgency b. Relief of frequency c. Relief of dysuria d. Absence of urine odor e. Urine ranges in color from light yellow to dark amber
A client with diabetes has a blood glucose level of 480 mg/dL and is experiencing weakness and confusion. Which information would be helpful to identify the reason for the client's symptoms?
a. Drank a bottle of beer last night before bed b. Skipped breakfast because of being late for work c. Takes insulin as prescribed and follows a healthy diet d. Has not taken insulin for the past four days because of a flu-like illness
The client receiving intravenous chemotherapy asks the nurse why the nurse is wearing a mask, gloves, and gown when giving the drugs to the client. What is the nurse's best re-sponse?
A. "These drugs will reduce your immune response and, with these coverings, I am protecting you from getting an infection from me." B. "Because your immunity is reduced by this therapy, I am preventing the spread of infection from you to me or any other client here." C. "The hospital policy is for any nurse giving these drugs to wear a gown, glove, and mask to prevent other people from getting cancer." D. The drugs are powerful and I handle them every day. The clothing protects me from accidentally absorbing these strong, cancer-killing drugs."