What is a potential adverse outcome of autonomic dysreflexia in a pt with a spinal cord injury?
a. heatstroke
b. paralytic ileus
c. hypertensive stroke
d. aspiration and pneumonia
Answer: c. hypertensive stroke
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When the nurse discovers a reddened area over a patient's hip, the first intervention should be to:
a. cover the area with an occlusive dressing. b. apply mild ointment with a cotton-tipped applicator. c. press the area gently to assess for blanching. d. rub gently to increase circulation.
Technology committee members debate the merits of online versus offline storage. Which response is the most accurate when describing data storage?
1. Online storage is a slower retrieval system. 2. Offline storage provides access to current data. 3. Offline storage is used for data that are needed less frequently. 4. Online storage provides limited access to current data.
A patient is being treated for an acute hypersensitivity reaction. Which assessment findings indicate that the patient is developing an alteration in cardiac output?
Select all that apply. 1. Lethargy 2. Itchy skin 3. Urine output 15 mL/hr 4. Prolonged capillary refill 5. Blood pressure 98/50 mmHg
After being diagnosed, a client asks the nurse "What is pyelonephritis?" The nurse should respond:
1. "Pyelonephritis is an infection of the bladder." 2. "Pyelonephritis is an infection of the urethra." 3. "Pyelonephritis is an infection of the prostate." 4. "Pyelonephritis is a common infection that needs to be treated to prevent complications."