While assessing a patient, the nurse notes that the patient's ankle-brachial index (ABI) of the patient's right leg is 0.40 . The nurse is aware that this may indicate what?
A) Venous narrowing
B) Arterial narrowing
C) Adequate peripheral circulation
D) Inadequate coronary output
B
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According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, which of the following rules must be followed by makers of toy guns?
a. Darts from toy guns must be made of materials that will not penetrate skin. b. Toy guns cannot contain parts made of lead or lead-based paint. c. Reflective paint must be used on toy guns. d. Toy guns must be distinguishable from real guns.
A nursing unit is frequently short-staffed. Many agency nurses work to fill staff nurse vacancies. The manager has hired many new graduates, but most leave in less than 1 year. This may be to the result of a lack of ____
a. Continuity of care b. Formal leadership c. Ethical behaviors d. Shared assumptions
A client is diagnosed with Group B Streptococcus at 37 weeks' gestation. Which prescribed treatment should the nurse be prepared to discuss?
A. A 7-day course of prescribed oral antibiotics. B. Initiation of treatment during the postpartum period. C. IM antibiotic treatment to facilitate a rapid treatment. D. Treatment with IV antibiotics during active labor.
Answer the following questions by supplying either the medical abbreviation or the interpretation of the medical abbreviation
per rectum