A pregnant woman in her third trimester is in the ICU for minor trauma to her right arm and leg as a result of a car wreck
Her injuries appear to be superficial, but her nose begins bleeding profusely immediately after the nurse places a nasotracheal tube. What is the most likely explanation for the bleeding?
A) Internal hemorrhaging from trauma
B) Hemophilia
C) Rupture of the mucosa, which are extra fragile during pregnancy
D) Improper placement of tube
C
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The nurse knows a client who is a long-distance runner is able to respond effectively to the increased oxygen demands while running is due to which of the following statements listed below?
A) Sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation associated with muscle metabolism mediate hypothalamic control of cardiovascular activity. B) End products of muscle metabolism cause vagal stimulation of the medullary cardiovascular centers. C) The insular and anterior cingulated cortex interacts with the hypothalamic centers, resulting in stimulation of the medullary cardiovascular centers. D) Vasodilation results from increased oxygen demand of renal and gastrointestinal blood vessels.
A nurse is concerned about potential substance abuse by a coworker. What behavior warrants further investigation?
1. The coworker frequently wastes medications. 2. The coworker frequently requests the largest patient care assignment for the shift. 3. The coworker prefers not to be the "medication nurse" on the shift. 4. The coworker declines to take scheduled breaks.
The nurse is preparing education for a patient who has developed rebound nasal congestion resulting from use of topical decongestants. What information will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. For future topical decongestant use, follow the dosage directions daily. Do not overuse. b. Stop the topical decongestant at once. c. A decrease in congestion will occur immediately. d. Nasal steroid solutions can be used but may take several days to reduce inflammation and congestion. e. Use nasal saline spray to moisturize irritated mucosa.
Which of the following people developed the theory of cognitive development, which describes children's intellectual organization and how they think, reason, and perceive the world?
A. Sigmund Freud B. Jean Piaget C. Eric Erikson D. Lawrence Kohlberg