Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence. The etiology of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day A.Transmission B.Mortality rate C.Cause D.Pathology The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Cause. In the sentence, “The etiology of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this […]
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A nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent hip dislocation? A.Encourage the client to lean forward when attempting to stand. B.Elevate the knees higher than the hips when sitting. C.Remove the wedge device when turning. D.Place two bed pillows
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A nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent hip dislocation? A.Place two-bed pillows between the legs when in bed. B.Encourage the client to lean forward when attempting to stand. C.Remove the wedge device when turning. D.Elevate the knees higher
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A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client diagnosed with cirrhosis. The client states, “I don’t need this medication. I am not constipated.” The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream? A.Potassium B.Ammonia
The practical nurse (PN) applies and then releases pressure to a client’s fingernail as seen in the photo. Normal nail color returns in 2 seconds. Which action should the PN take? A Report abnormal findings to the charge nurse.B Observe for blanching of the nailbed.C Repeat the process with a different nailbed.D Document the capillary
The client is a 77-year-old male with mitral valve stenosis and heart failure (HF).ExhibitsReview the exhibits and click to mark whether each assessment finding represents a therapeutic result of the furosemide administered, a non-therapeutic side effect, or an unrelated finding. Each row must have one option selected. Potassium 3.1 mEq/LProthrombin time/International normalized ratio (INR) 2.2Urine
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A patient’s data shows the following: Oxygen saturation is 94% on room air, pain is 4 on a scale of 0 to 10, temperature is 99.6°F (37.6°C) orally, and heart rate is 95 beats/minute.Which physician orders would the nurse anticipate being prescribed after reporting these findings? Select all that apply. A Place client on oxygen
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A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving packed RBCs. The nurse identifies which of the following as an expected finding? A The drip chamber with filter is filled completely with blood.B The blood has been infusing steadily for 5 hr with no client symptoms.C A medication is being administered IV through the injection
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has GERD and a prescription for pantoprazole. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“I will need to remain upright for 1 hour after taking the medication.” B.“I have to take this medication on an empty stomach.” C.“I should expect to have
A 3-year-old admitted to the hospital with croup has the following vital signs: heart rate 90, respiratory rate 48, blood pressure 100/52, and temperature 98.8°F (37.1°C). The parents ask the nurse if these vital signs are normal. The nurse’s best response is: A.“Your son’s respiratory rate is elevated, but the other vital signs are within
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