Which of the following complications is expected after craniotomy performed for a patient undergoing arteriovenous malformation (AVM) repair?
A) hemiparalysis.
B) cerebral edema.
C) hypotension.
D) All of the above are correct.
B
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Which finding should produce the most concern when performing pin care for a patient with an external fixator?
a. Crusts around the pin b. Serous drainage on the dressing c. Purulent drainage d. Absence of pain
Pubic hair distribution in a diamond-shaped pattern from the umbilicus that is not associated with cultural or familial differences most likely indicates
a. chronic infestation of parasites. c. hirsutism resulting from an endocrine disorder. b. early signs of syphilis. d. the effects of long-term use of estrogen.
The nurse holds national certification as a wound care specialist and works in a small, rural hospital. What standard of skill and care applies to this nurse's practice?
1. It should be equal to that of any other wound care specialist in the nation. 2. It should be equal to the practice of a wound care specialist working in the largest facility in the state. 3. It should be the same as that of any nurse who provides wound care. 4. It should be the same as that of an average nurse who also holds national wound care certification.
Which action should the nurse take immediately after administering a medication through a nasogastric tube?
a. Verify correct nasogastric tube placement in the stomach. b. Auscultate the abdomen for presence of bowel sounds. c. Immediately administer the next prescribed medication. d. Flush the tube with water using a needleless syringe.