A patient has an acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to esophageal varices. What is the underlying pathophysiology of this type of gastrointestinal hemorrhage?
A) Helicobacter pylori infection of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
B) Prolonged stress from multiple causes
C) Portal hypertension from cirrhosis or other liver disease
D) Overwhelming infection of jejunum and ileum
C
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An intraoperative nurse is applying interventions that will address surgical patients' risks for perioperative positioning injury
Which of the following factors contribute to this increased risk for injury in the intraoperative phase of the surgical experience? Select all that apply. A) Absence of reflexes B) Diminished ability to communicate C) Loss of pain sensation D) Nausea resulting from anesthetic E) Reduced blood pressure
A patient has just finished her glucose tolerance test. How long should it take for her blood glucose level to return to normal?
A) 2 hours B) 3 hours C) 5 hours D) 6 hours
The nurse is providing teaching for a patient with a forearm cast. What information does the nurse give to the patient?
a) The hand should be elevated above the shoulder when resting. b) Use an ice pack for the first 6 to 8 hours, and cover the ice pack with a towel to absorb condensation. c) The sling should distribute the weight over a large area of the shoulders and trunk. d) Limit movement of the fingers or wrist joints to prevent pain.
The nurse detects a possible irregularity in the rhythm of the client's radial pulse and will:
a. Record this as normal for the client. b. Use a stethoscope to check the brachial pulse. c. Count the client's apical pulse for a full minute. d. Count the radial pulse again for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.