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Nodding your head ‘yes’ would facilitate the movement of fluid in what semicircular canal?

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Incumbency re-election rates are usually around ___________ for Texas legislators.

The nurse identifies the following finding on the leg of a client being treated for septic shock. The nurse would expect to find the following corresponding lab values. (Select all that apply)

The client you are caring for has a history of a febrile reaction to blood transfusions. As an intervention to reduce the reactions, you would expect which of the following healthcare provider (HCP) orders?

The nurse is planning the care for an HIV – positive client who is currently taking antiretroviral medications.  Which information provided by the client at this time is the highest priority for the nurse to address?

The nurse is taking care of a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who is being mechanically ventilated. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse assign the highest priority?

A central venous catheter has just been inserted in the subclavian vein of a 37-year-old client on the nursing unit. A peripheral IV line is still in place. An antibiotic is to be administered immediately. Which intravenous access line should the nurse use for the antibiotic infusion and why?

A client is admitted to the emergency department with head and neck injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The client is also complaining of pain in his left hip and has beginning bruising on his left lateral chest wall. On arrival, the client’s blood pressure is 80/35 with a heart rate of 38, and respirations of 26. As the nurse, you strongly suspect the client is experiencing:

What data collected by the nurse caring for a client who has developed cardiogenic shock indicate the client may developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?