The nurse explains that the three symptoms characteristic of Cushing's triad associated with increased ICP are:
1. hypotension, tachycardia, and narrowing pulse pressure.
2. hypertension, tachycardia, and headache.
3. widening pulse pressure, headache, and seizure.
4. bradycardia, hypertension, and widening pulse pressure.
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Bradycardia, increasing blood pressure, and widening pulse pressure are all signs of in-creased ICP.
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A nurse delegates the ambulation of an older adult client to an unlicensed nursing assistant (UAP). Which statement should the nurse include when delegating this task?
a. "The client has skid-proof socks, so there is no need to use your gait belt." b. "Teach the client how to use the walker while you are ambulating up the hall." c. "Sit the client on the edge of the bed with legs dangling before ambulating." d. "Ask the client if pain medication is needed before you walk the client in the hall."
Which of the following best describes a flaw of indemnity plans?
a. Blue Cross and Blue Shield had a great idea, but they went bankrupt. b. Cost sharing was expected of Blue Cross and Blue Shield enrollees. c. Enrollees could not choose their provider or manage their own care. d. Plans lacked any incentives to contain costs.
Which of the following strategies is used to promote physiological birth?
a. Encouraging women to organise for companions to support them during labour. b. Always offering induction of labour after 36 weeks of pregnancy. c. Encouraging independent midwifery care for all women, including those with high risk of complications. d. Encouraging women to birth in hospitals.
A patient is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to this patient?
a. Heparin b. Expectorant c. Theophylline d. Corticosteroid