Calculate J.R.'s GCS score. Describe the clinical implications of this score
What will be an ideal response?
GCS = 5; no eye opening = 1, flexion to pain = 3, no verbal response = 1 . This is a medical emergency,
and you need to notify the physician immediately.
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A 46-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with abdominal pain. Which of the following tests is essential for this patient?
a. Complete blood cell (CBC) count with differential b. Urine hCG c. Barium enema d. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen
A public health nurse collaborates with agencies to address the problem of obesity in the community. Who would be the most appropriate people to include in this collaborative partnership? Select all that apply
a. Local health department staff members b. Restaurant owners c. Parks and recreation department staff members d. Church representatives
While providing comfort to a client on anticholinergics, what intervention should the nurse avoid?
1. Frequent oral hygiene 2. Hard candy 3. Oral rinses 4. Alcohol-containing mouthwash