A 74-year-old obese female presents complaining of persistent right upper quadrant pain. She reports that she has not had any prior abdominal surgeries. Which of the following laboratory studies would be most indicative of acute cholecystitis?
A. C-reactive protein level of 3 mg
B. White blood cell count of 11,000
C. Direct serum bilirubin level of 0.3 mg/dL
D. Serum amylase level of 145 U/L
D
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A staff nurse is facing a dilemma between upholding personal care standards and meeting organizational goals. The nurse manager understands that the best way to assist staff members in resolving ethical dilemmas effectively is to ____
a. Avoid applying any pressure to compromise personal values b. Change their work assignment until the dilemma is resolved c. Continually remind staff of consequences related to ignoring organizational goals d. Refer indecisive staff members for additional training
The nurse is examining the external genitalia of a female client and notes draining papules. The nurse would suspect which of the following conditions in this situation?
1. Genital warts 2. Herpes infection 3. Syphilitic lesion 4. Contact dermatitis
The instructor is interested in learning the best approaches to use when training staff on a clinical information system. Which organization should the instructor contact?
A) Association for Talent Development (ATD) B) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) C) International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) D) Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)
For the client experiencing paraoxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, the nurse prepares to administer:
a. digoxin. c. procainamide. b. atenolol. d. adenosine.