In assessing a patient for increased intracranial pressure, the nurse would find what classical symptom?
A) Rising systolic pressure
B) Rising diastolic pressure
C) Weak, thready pulse
D) Tachycardia
A
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1. Grandiosity 2. Superficial charm 3. Affective instability 4. Suspicions and rigidity
A client experienced blood loss from surgery. What is the impact of this blood loss on the kidney's functioning?
1. Altered filtering ability of the kidneys 2. No impact on kidney function 3. Absorption of calcium and phosphate decreased 4. Stimulation of the kidneys to produce erythropoietin
You have collected extensive data and you have decided that your client has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). You are weighing potential actions to take to help this child. In posing alternative solutions, you are using which thinking skill
1. total recall 2. habit mode 3. critical thinking 4. thinking about thinking
Which of the following is the most effective method of increasing creativity in nurses?
A. Changing conditions in the work setting B. Offering stress-reduction exercises to em-ployees C. Offering financial incentives to employees D. Mandating attendance at creativity work-shops