An elderly patient in the ICU presents with atrial tachycardia. The nurse also observes that the patient appears anorexic. Which of the following conditions would best explain these symptoms?
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Arthritis
C) Pernicious anemia
D) Hyperthyroidism
D
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The nurse is providing care to a child with Down syndrome. What body system has the highest risk of congenital anomaly in a child with Down syndrome?
a. Reproductive system b. Genitourinary system c. Cardiovascular system d. Gastrointestinal system
During the physical assessment of the client, the nurse notes that the client is able to shrug the shoulders bilaterally. Based on this data, which nerve is intact?
1. Cranial nerve I (olfactory). 2. Cranial nerve II (optic). 3. Cranial nerve VII (facial). 4. Cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory)
A patient was treated in the emergency department and critical care unit after ingesting bleach. What possible complication of the resulting gastritis should the nurse recognize?
A) Esophageal or pyloric obstruction related to scarring B) Uncontrolled proliferation of H. pylori C) Gastric hyperacidity related to excessive gastrin secretion D) Chronic referred pain in the lower abdomen
Compare the following drugs, and select the one that would lead the health care provider to carefully assess the patient for opisthotonos during emergence from anesthesia
a. Propofol (Diprivan) b. Sodium pentothal (Pentothal) c. Etomidate (Amidate) d. Ketamine (Ketalar)