Life-threatening causes of abdominal pain include:
A) Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
B) Cholecystitis.
C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
D) Sickle cell disease.
A
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A nurse manager is educating the staff regarding the unit?s expenses and those incurred by their clients. The manager?s intent is to impress the staff that they need to become more efficient to affect the unit?s costs
An example of this type of efficiency is: 1. Increasing the number of CNAs (certified nursing assistants) working to provide direct nursing care. 2. Limiting dressing supplies on the nursing unit. 3. Labeling the cost of each item in the clean supply closet. 4. Increasing the amount of supplies available so staff are not frequently replacing supplies.
The nurse is planning care for a patient with Ménière's disease. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?
A) Acute pain related to Ménière's disease B) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements related to nausea and vomiting C) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to vomiting D) Risk for injury related to vertigo
The nurse explains that LASIK surgery and PRK are new methods to correct refractive errors surgically. These procedures are used to reshape the:
1. cornea. 2. lens. 3. iris. 4. pupil.
Which behavior will the child with polyphagia most likely demonstrate?
A) Abuse of several drugs B) Overuse of laxatives C) Compulsive overeating D) Withdrawal symptoms