A nursing assistant should begin postmortem care immediately after death occurs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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When conducting a nursing assessment of the vascular system, the nurse is alert for the presence of Virchow's triad, which includes pooling of blood, a coagulation problem, and:
a. edema c. hypertension b. shortness of breath d. vessel trauma
If an atrial septal defect is detected early in life, it is usually not repaired until the preschool age period. Why is this defect not repaired sooner?
a. The child's heart needs to strengthen and grow to survive the surgery. b. There is the possibility of a spontaneous closure in the first 2 years of life. c. Parental separation is traumatic for the child, potentially increasing the workload of the heart. d. This gives the parents time to adjust to the idea, and separation for the child is easier.
The inner lower arm, upper chest, and back are sites that can be used when using the ________ route to administer an injection.
A. intravenous B. subcutaneous C. intramuscular D. intradermal
A client arrives in the Emergency Department with an overdose from benzodiazepines. What circumstance would cause the nurse to anticipate death of this client?
1. Benzodiazepines combined with a CNS stimulant 2. Has never taken a benzodiazepine before 3. Took a high dose of benzodiazepines 4. Has taken a benzodiazepine with a CNS depressant