During a pelvic examination the nurse notes the vaginal walls are pale. Which is the possible cause for this clinical manifestation?
1) Inflammation
2) Trauma
3) Anemia
4) Carcinoma
ANS: 3
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a. Cells b. Elements c. Ions d. Molecules
The nurse is preparing information for a group of parents as part of genetic counseling. What basic principles of inheritance should the nurse include in this presentation?
Select all that apply. 1. All genes are paired. 2. Only one gene is passed on to offspring. 3. The mother's genes are transmitted to offspring. 4. The father's genes are used to fill in genetic deficits in offspring. 5. One copy of a gene comes from the mother and the other copy from the father.
A patient is suspected of having severe sepsis. What should the nurse anticipate concerning antibiotic therapy for this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Several antibiotics will be started on the same day. 2. The antibiotic prescribed will be one commonly used in the hospital. 3. The initial antibiotic will be broad-spectrum. 4. The antibiotic therapy will be reevaluated in 2 or 3 days and is likely to be changed. 5. Before choosing an antibiotic, the prescriber will ask questions about where the patient lives and has traveled.
An individual with hyperthermia with increased sodium and decreased potassium levels is likely suffering from:
1. heat exhaustion. 2. heat stroke. 3. fever. 4. malignant hypertension.