When the probe of the tympanic thermometer is positioned correctly, the probe tip will point at the midpoint between the patient's nose and upper lip.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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What are the leading health indicators found in Healthy People 2020? (Select all that apply.)
a. Financial issues b. Health system issues c. Individual behaviors d. Issues related to legal and illegal immigration e. Legislative issues f. Physical and social environmental factors
The client had an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction following the administration of blood products. The nurse is aware that the causes of this type of reaction are which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. reaction to donor leukocytes b. recipient antibodies against donor antigens c. too rapid flow rate for client's cardiovascular system d. incompatible blood product transfused
The patient with brain tumor–related hydrocephalus is to have a ventriculoperitoneal (V-P) shunt. The nurse explains that this surgical intervention will:
a. redirect the cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles to the peritoneum. b. stimulate ventricles to reabsorb excess cerebrospinal fluid. c. channel excess cerebrospinal fluid to the left atrium. d. provide a port from which excess cere-brospinal fluid can be aspirated.
When teaching a client who has multiple myeloma about self-care in the home, the nurse should advise the client and family take appropriate precautions to
a. alleviate diarrhea. b. prevent fractures. c. prevent seizures. d. protect visitors.