Which of the following is NOT a recommended guidelines for treating patients with LVADs? 

The nurse is teaching a group of adults about the long-term effects of uncontrolled diabetes. What will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply)

The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face.   Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable.  She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia.     What is this patient’s most likely diagnosis?  

Which common clinical manifestations will be observed upon assessment of an individual with COPD? Select all that apply.

An 8-week-old male was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following digestive alterations would be expected?

What is the cause of Hypovolemic shock?

Which are risk factors for chronic kidney disease? Select all that apply.

Which pathophysiologic mechanism would occur in rhabdomyolysis?

The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client who has suffered a fractured rib. The nurse would expect to note which finding? 

Outbreaks of hepatitis __________ often occur in young children attending day care centers and can be attributed to poor handwashing.