A critical care nurse is closely monitoring a patient who has recently undergone surgical repair of a bleeding peptic ulcer. The nurse should prioritize assessments of which of the following signs and symptoms of a recurrence of hemorrhage?
A) Restlessness and cyanosis
B) Hypotension and tachycardia
C) Bradypnea and pursed lip breathing
D) Peripheral and pulmonary edema
Question 2
A patient injured in a motor vehicle accident has sustained damage to the diaphysis of the right femur. What is the diaphysis of the femur mainly constructed of?
A) Scoliosis
B) Epiphyses
C) Lordosis
D) Kyphosis
Patient with exophthalmos.
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Nursing care
Patient with osteoarthritis.
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