A physical therapist at the hospital monitors vital signs during a therapy session emphasizing out of bed activity for a person that is 3-days post stroke. Which of the following represents recommended intensity parameters for this phase of recovery?

You are a working with a new patient in the acute care setting that had a cerebrovascular accident 5 days ago and has been relatively immobile since that time. During your therapy session, they report new onset of chest pain, difficulty breathing, and cough. Which of the following potential sequelae of stroke may explain these symptoms?

Which of the following interventions for the paretic upper extremity is MOST recommended for a physical therapist to incorporate into treatment?

The nurse is providing care to an adult post-surgical client who recently underwent vascular leg surgery.  Upon hourly rounds, the client is found standing in a large pool of blood that is coming from the surgical site.  The client is assisted back to bed.  Vital signs are BP 88/50 mmHg, pulse 110 beats/minute, respirations 28 breaths/minute, and pulse oximetry 97% on room air.  The client appears lethargic and confused.  Which of these actions is the priority nursing intervention at this time?

Below which iron transporter can be negatively regulated by Hepcidin?  

The nurse is caring for a client with diarrhea and dehydration.  What clinical manifestations would the nurse anticipate?

Fibrates like Fenofibrate (Tricor®) are an important class of drugs for treating patients with elevated levels of plasma lipids. Which of the following is a direct cellular target that mediates the actions of fibrates? 

How does Aspirin exert its antiplatelet effects?

Erythropoietin (EPO) is crucial for which of the following processes?

How is Vitamin B12 transported in the blood after absorption?