A patient is getting up for the first time after a period of bed rest. The nurse should first:
A) assess respiratory function
B) obtain a baseline blood pressure
C) assist the patient to sit at the edge of the bed
D) ask the patient if he or she feels lightheaded
B) obtain a baseline blood pressure
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A. Bilateral calf circumference B. Homans' sign on both legs C. Lung sounds and oxygen saturation D. Pedal and popliteal pulses
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis and notes that the client is exhibiting Kussmaul's respirations. Based on this information, which of the following would the nurse MOST likely have observed?
a. respirations that are abnormally deep, regular, and increased in rate b. respirations that are regular but abnormally slow c. respirations that are labored and increased in depth and rate d. respirations that cease for several seconds
A college student goes to the Student Health Center with an extremely swollen neck. The ad-vanced practice nurse determines that he has mumps. His roommate also is experiencing malaise and a sore throat
Which of the following defines these two students? a. Mixed outbreak b. Common source c. Point source d. Propagated outbreak
All of the following factors contribute to a domestic violence victim returning to her abusive partner except:
a. support from the criminal justice system. b. lack of housing and suitable job. c. pressure from family and friends. d. concern for children's well-being.