A patient is being evaluated in the emergency department with a differential diagnosis of antimuscarinic poisoning versus psychosis. Which sign or symptom would the nurse expect to find if the patient is experiencing poisoning?
1. Dry mouth
2. Hypothermia
3. Salivation
4. Cold, pale skin
Correct Answer: 1
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a. Empowering. b. A leadership tag. c. A symbol. d. A management task.
While administering the flu vaccine via the intramuscular route, the nurse sees a blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating 0.1 mL. What is the nurse's next step?
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A parent asks the nurse when their infant will receive the hepatitis A vaccine. Which information should the nurse provide?
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