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The 7th character in coma scale codes indicates:

Assign the correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis code(s).  Enter codes using CAPITAL LETTERS If entering multiple codes, separate with a comma and a space (ex. R79.8, R05.9) Emergency Department This 37-year-old female patient presents to the ED with abdominal pain. The pain is present in the right lower quadrant. The patient says she is having nausea and has vomited four times in the last 3 hours. The vomiting has been occurring since last night. Laboratory tests were performed and all were within normal limits. The ED physician wrote “nausea and vomiting, possible appendicitis.” ICD-10-CM Code Assignment:    

The nurse is teaching management of type 2 diabetes mellitus to a group of older adults. Which participant statement below indicates that some re-education is needed?

On examining a client the nurse notices that the skin over lower extremeties is thin and shiny with hair loss over the toes and feet. What other symptom would the nurse anticipate finding?

A nurse is admitting a client complaining of feeling dizzy and lightheadedness when getting out of bed. The nurse suspects postural hypotension. Which values below validate the client has postural hypotension?

A hospitalized patient diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder is feeling like bugs are crawling all over him. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. The nurse can anticipate the health care provider will prescribe:

The nurse is educating a group of older adults about musculoskeletal changes associated with aging. Which statement best describes how these changes can impact functional ability?

Answer and explain in your scratch paper. Answers without explanations will not get credit.

The home care nurse observes a buildup of cerumen in both ears of an older client. How should the nurse respond?

A 68-year-old African American male with a history of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. The patient reports fatigue, swelling in the legs, and decreased urine output over the past few weeks. The provider orders lab tests to assess renal function. Previous labs a year ago were normal.  Which lab tests does the nurse report as indicative of  a decline in renal function? Select all that apply.