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C ~ The client with pale, cool, clammy skin is in shock and needs immediate medical attention. The mother does not have injuries and so would be the lowest priority. The other two people need medical attention soon, but not at the expense of a person in shock. While triaging clients in a crowded emergency department, a nurse assesses a client who presents with symptoms of tuberculosis. Which action should the nurse take first? a. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula. b. Administer intravenous 0...

A client is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and is surprised to learn that he will be discharged later the same day, provided there are no complications. When caring for a client who will be discharged shortly after a procedure, the nurse must: ensure that health education is begun as early as possible. A client was admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU) two days ago with an acute myocardial infarction. Which action would breach client confidentiality? The emergency departme...

A. Visible injuries to the neck are usually present. B. It commonly causes incontinence. C. Point tenderness in the area rarely occurs. D. The patient usually can be discharged rapidly. B Patients who are strangled until they become unconscious or near-unconscious may experience a loss of bladder or bowel control. You should explain that incontinence commonly occurs with strangulation and reassure the patient that it is okay to share that information. Visible neck injuries after manual s...

INJURY TO RIBS OR CHEST OR SHOCK DEEP BREATHS HYPOXIA, HYPOGLYCEMIA EXPIRATORY STRIDOR TRACHEAL BRONCHIAL OBSTRUCTION (UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION) INSPIRATORY STRIDOR LARYNGEAL OBSTRUCTION FROTHY BLOOD TINGED SPUTUM: LUNG INJURY, PULMONARY EDEMA, PULMONARY EMBOLUS! CIRCULATION PUT A HEPLOCK IN EARLY SIGNS OF SHOCK MOOD CHANGE, RESTLESSNESS, DIFFICULTY FOCUSING IMPORTANT WHEN YOU FIND A PATIENT KEEP THEM IN THAT POSITION UNLESS THEY NEED CPR PREVENTATIVE MEASURES DON'T GIVE ORAL FL...

Alpha thalassemia more common among Southeast Asians such as filipinos Lupus present with malar rash(butterfly rash)Pts need to avoid or to minimize sunlight exposure(photosensitivity) treatment for polymyalgic rheumatica(PMR) first line treatment for PMR includes long-term steroids. Long term steroids are commonly used to control symptoms(pain, stiffness on shoulders, and hip girdle). PMR pts have higher risk for temporal arteritis. Gold standard exam for temporal arteritis biopsy of ...

a. 3 mm b. 5 mm c. 10 mm d. 15 mm c All of the following are correct statements regarding a durable power of attorney's role except? a. their decisions are legally binding b. it can be used in other areas of a patient's life such as financial issues c. they can decide for the patient who is on life support when it can be terminated d. the patient's spouse has the right to override a durable power of attorney d All of the following are true statements regarding Munchausen syndrome ...

Which is true about hypoactive sexual desire in older men? Men with hypoactive sexual desire may have normal excitement and orgasm. The woman has stopped having menstrual periods has vasomotor symptoms, but does not want to use hormone therapy. What will the provider recommend? Keep the house cool, and use personal fans What is a risk factor for pelvic inflammatory disease? Vaginal douching A woman just weaned an infant from breastfeeding develops signs of mastitis and is treated with an...

1. Sulfonamide 2. Tetracycline 3. Macrolide 4. Beta-lactam A. Doxycycline B. Azithromycin C. Penicillin’s Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole E. Cephalosporin F. Clarithromycin 1. Sulfonamide - Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) 2. Tetracycline - A. Doxycycline 3. Macrolide - B & F, Azithromycin and Clarithromycin 4. Beta-lactam - C & E, PCN and cephalosporin’s What are the three most common bugs in community-acquired pneumonia? Streptococcus pneumonia Mycoplasma pneumonia (at...

Asking the patient about hygiene and sanitation in the patient's community Identifying the signs of respiratory distress in a hospitalized patient The nurse educator is delivering a lecture on nursing as a profession to a group of nursing students who have recently joined the baccalaureate nursing degree course. The nurse is explaining the nursing processes by giving examples. Which examples should the nurse give while explaining nursing assessment? Implements postoperative exercises for ...

Physical Exam Basic flow of a patient: Physical Exam (PEx) - conduct physical exam with different techniques different techniques during physical exam (PEx) - observation - palpation - auscultation - percussion observation visually assess parts of the body looking for distress, abnormal color, shape, size, texture, etc. Palpation requires the physician to touch the patient with his/her hands to assess for level of pain (tenderness), swelling (edema), dislocations, distension, misali...