Which major complication could a client experience with rheumatic fever?
a. polyarthritis c. mitral valve prolapse
b. fever d. petichial rash
C
Symptoms of rheumatic fever are a mild fever, polyarthritis, carditis, chorea, and a rash. The endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium can become inflamed, with the most damage occurring to the mitral valve. The mitral valve becomes incompetent because of thickening and stenosis of the valve leaflets. Mitral valve prolapse (valve leaflets flip back into the left atrium during systole) may result.
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A patient is taking 36 units of glargine insulin (Lantus) each morning. This insulin's duration is in which range?
a. 1 to 3 hours b. 6 to 8 hours c. 20 to 24 hours d. 24 to 48 hours
The best way a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LP/VN) can prepare for a leadership position is to:
A) maintain a strong work attendance record. B) work with culturally diverse staff and clients. C) establish strong therapeutic relationships with clients. D) complete education programs and attend workshops on leadership.
Before you can calculate an IV drip rate, you must know all of the following information, EXCEPT:
A. the gauge of the IV catheter you will use. B. amount of fluid to deliver. C. length of time of the infusion. D. the drop factor of the administration set.