A patient has just presented to the emergency department wai…

A patient has just presented to the emergency department waiting room after a chemical spill involving anhydrous ammonia. Extensive burns are noted to the patient’s arms and legs. The patient smells strongly of this chemical. To protect the safety of the emergency department patients and personnel, the nurse knows that the best next action would be:

The patient has returned from surgery following an abdominal…

The patient has returned from surgery following an abdominal hysterectomy.  The nurse recognizes that the patient is at risk of developing a post operative ileus and will listen for bowel sounds before allowing the patient to eat.  Which of the following interventions is best to enhance the return of peristalsis?

Country X and Country Y are capable of producing both apples…

Country X and Country Y are capable of producing both apples and bananas. Assume a two-country, two-product model. Country Y has absolute advantage in the production of both apples and bananas, and comparative advantage in the production of bananas. The market for oranges in Country Z is illustrated on Figure 5. Figure 5 Due to increased awareness of the possible health benefits of vitamin C, the demand for oranges in Country Z increases by 60 000 per month at each price. (e.ii) Calculate the change in social (community) surplus before and after of the increase in demand for oranges.

The nurse is assessing a patient that has just returned from…

The nurse is assessing a patient that has just returned from surgery where the sigmoid colon was removed. The nurse notes that there is a small area of  “through” drainage (sanguinous drainage seeping through the dressing) noted on the initial surgical dressing.  Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?