An infant diagnosed with a small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) would likely exhibit which symptom?
a. Intermittent murmur
b. Lack of symptoms
c. Rapid decompensation
d. Triad of congenital defects
Answer: b. Lack of symptoms
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a. Reddened sclera in one eye b. Child covers one eye to read the chalkboard c. Child complains of a headache d. Copious tears while watching TV
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with coryza possibly from the rhinovirus. Vital signs are temperature: 101.2° F, pulse: 72 beats/minute, respirations: 28 breaths/minute, blood pressure: 112/70 mm Hg
Upon morning assessment, the client states a sore throat, moist cough, and watery eyes. The lungs are course in the bases. Which afternoon assessment finding suggests the advancement to an infectious process? A) Achiness B) Headache C) Temperature rise D) Increased respiratory rate
During a home visit, a nurse is assessing the nutritional awareness of an older adult patient who lives alone. The nurse is most effective in obtaining objective information when
a. asking to see what types of foods the pa-tient keeps readily available. b. reviewing the components of a healthy diet with the patient. c. asking the patient to describe what he or she ate for all three meals yesterday. d. observing the patient eat a meal that he or she has prepared.
A person who stops talking mid-sentence and has a blank stare for 5 seconds would most likely be experiencing
1. a partial seizure. 2. a grand mal seizure. 3. a petit mal seizure. 4. A convulsion.