The nurse suspects a fat embolism rather than a pulmonary embolism from a venous thrombosis when the patient with a fracture develops what? The nurse suspects a fat embolism rather than a pulmonary embolism from a venous thrombosis when the patient with a fracture develops what?
Tachycardia and dyspnea
Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes and decreased PaO2
Petechiae around the neck and upper chest
A sudden onset of chest pain
Petechiae around the neck and upper chest
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a. acuity. b. surge capacity. c. mass casualty. d. natural disaster.
Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. pain b. weakness in the little finger c. paresthesia of the thumb, index and middle finger d. hyperflexibility of the thumb and index finger e. weakness and paresthesia of part of the ring finger
Arrange the steps of nasogastric tube insertion in the proper order
1. Ask the client to tilt the head forward. 2. Insert the tube with its natural curve toward the client. 3. Ask the client to hyperextend the neck. 4. Have the client swallow a small amount of liquid. 5. Employ a slight twisting motion on the tube.
Which phrase is used to describe urgent institutionalization for a short period for evaluation of a person's mental status?
a. against-the-will commitment b. beneficent action c. competency hearing stay d. emergency hospitalization