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Which 18th-century geologist influenced Charles Darwin by proposing that geological change occurred gradually over long periods of time?

In the scientific name Canis lupus, “Canis” represents the:

Which organelle in plants is thought to have evolved from engulfed photosynthetic bacteria?

When caring for a patient who has just arrived on the medical-surgical unit after having a biventricular pacemaker insertion for advanced heart failure, which nursing intervention should the nurse delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?

The nurse is preparing to administer spironolactone (aldactone) to a patient.  After assessing the patient, what data indicates the need to withhold the medication?

The nurse is caring for the following respiratory patients. Which of the following would the nurse assess first?

Which of the following is a normal compensatory response to decreased cardiac output?

A patient with stage 5 renal failure complains of pruritis. Which statement by the patient demonstrates understanding of how to treat this at home?

A 64-year-old Full code patient hospitalized with influenza is receiving 60 L/min/80% FiO2 oxygen via high flow blender. Over the last hour, the patient becomes increasingly tachypneic. Current findings: RR 30/min SpO₂ 88% HR 110 bpm BP 132/78 mmHg Increasing work of breathing with intercostal retractions The nurse knows that he/she should position the patient in [position], take action through [action] and also prioritize notifying the [teammember] due to possible need to intubation.

  Based on the information provided above in the EHR, the nurse knows that the likely diagnosis is [diagnosis] due to likely [pathogen] and anticipates an acute complication of [complication] based on [labvalue].