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Individual who exhibit signs such as depression, substance abuse, social isolation, and secretive behavior may be at risk for suicide.

A person with a spinal cord lesion at the level of C7 is able to use a wheelchair independently because they usually have a majority of motor and sensory function of their upper extremities.

Elevating the head of the bed for a dyspneic patient typically results in:

Mary Margaret is working on a job analysis for an Executive Chef at a five star restaurant. She is focused on the task statement first. Which of the following would be a task statement for an Executive Chef?

An emergency room nurse is preparing to assess a patient complaining of chest pain. Which assessment step is important for the nurse to complete first?

A restless patient who reports crampy, flank pain that comes in waves is most likely experiencing:

When Sheldon goes into his review, he is told only 3% are in the top tier of performance, 3% in lowest tier, and most are average performers. What sort of system does this sound like?

A patient reports sharp, stabbing left rib pain that worsens when she takes a deep breath. Upon auscultation, a grating sound is heard with both inspiration and expiration, but it disappears when the patient holds their breath. The nurse recognizes this sound as:

Four patients present to the emergency room with abdominal pain. Which patient should be prioritized for evaluation? 

Erythema migrans may appear at the initial onset of Lyme Disease and may assist with the diagnosis.