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The nurse is performing a 12 lead ECG on a diabetic patient…
The nurse is performing a 12 lead ECG on a diabetic patient as part of a pre-procedure workup. The 12 lead ECG shows changes consistent with reduced blood flow to the heart. The patient does not recall experiencing cardiac symptoms and is currently asymptomatic. The nurse suspects the patient most likely has:
S.Q. receives aspart insulin at 11:30 AM. The nurse knows th…
S.Q. receives aspart insulin at 11:30 AM. The nurse knows that a hypoglycemic reaction will most likely occur at:
The nurse is reviewing labs for a patient with a suspected v…
The nurse is reviewing labs for a patient with a suspected viral infection. The nurse expects all the following lab results except:
A 2-year-old child had a febrile seizure two days ago. The c…
A 2-year-old child had a febrile seizure two days ago. The child has had no previous seizures. The child presents to the clinic for a follow-up visit. What information will the nurse include while teaching the parents?
The nurse is conducting a head-to-toe assessment on a patien…
The nurse is conducting a head-to-toe assessment on a patient who is admitted to the Emergency Department with severe, acute pancreatitis. The nurse notes a bluish discoloration around the patient’s navel. The nurse documents this as:
T lymphocytes that are involved in the direct attack and des…
T lymphocytes that are involved in the direct attack and destruction of foreign pathogens are:
A patient was admitted after fracturing two of their ribs du…
A patient was admitted after fracturing two of their ribs during an accident. The nurse is assessing the patient for fat embolism syndrome. The assessment finding most consistent with this complication is:
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder. Which of…
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder. Which of the following best describes how a child inherits this condition?
A patient with asthma has been given a new prescription for…
A patient with asthma has been given a new prescription for fluticasone and salmeterol. The patient asks the nurse why they are being put on this medication. The best response by the nurse is: