Q25. The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old female with a BMI of 30.4. When taking the child’s vital signs, the nurse documents a blood pressure of 121/83. In which way would this blood pressure be categorized for this client?
Q37. The nurse is planning care for a client with periphera…
Q37. The nurse is planning care for a client with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) who is at risk for compromised skin integrity. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Q28. The nurse identifies assessment findings for a client…
Q28. The nurse identifies assessment findings for a client with preeclampsia. Blood pressure is 158/100 mmHg; urinary output 50 mL/hour; crackles in the lungs on auscultation; urine protein 1+; edema of hands, feet, and ankles 1+. On the next hourly assessment, which new assessment finding would indicate worsening of the condition?
The reason metyrapone was administered was to:
The reason metyrapone was administered was to:
Q6. Nurses assessing BP in infants and children should use…
Q6. Nurses assessing BP in infants and children should use a pediatric stethoscope with a small diaphragm, while assessing a newborns the nurse heard a heart murmur. The nurse knows
Q41. Which form of peripheral vascular disease is character…
Q41. Which form of peripheral vascular disease is characterized by thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls?
Which is NOT a reason Sapolsky gives for why subordinate bab…
Which is NOT a reason Sapolsky gives for why subordinate baboons may be more stressed?
Q42. A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 2,000 unit…
Q42. A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 2,000 units by IV bolus. Available is heparin injection 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Q36. A client diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (P…
Q36. A client diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is obese, has a 30-year history of cigarette smoking, and works as a contractor. When discussing risk factors for PVD, which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
Which is NOT a disorder Sapolsky mentions in which hypercort…
Which is NOT a disorder Sapolsky mentions in which hypercortisolism has been observed?