During an intubation attempt, you can see the patient's vocal cords, but you are having a difficult time directing the endotracheal tube upward and through them. Which of the following pieces of equipment would be beneficial?
A) Stylet
B) Curved laryngoscope blade
C) Flashlight
D) Murphy eye
Question 2
Your patient is a 36-year-old woman who is alert and complaining of abdominal pain. She states that she is having her period and that this pain is much different than the cramps I usually get. She describes the pain as achy throughout her pelvis and lower abdomen. She says that this has occurred the past three menstrual cycles and that she has experienced dyspareunia and spotting over the same period. She is G2P2 and has no other significant gynecologic history. Physical examination reveals pain with palpation over her entire abdomen; her skin is warm and dry. Vital signs are: heart rate 84, blood pressure 124/76 mmHg, respiration 12, SpO2 = 99. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
A) Uterine fibroids
B) Endometriosis
C) Primary dysmenorrhea
D) Polycystic ovary disease
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Teaching patient discharge instructions
Effective listening skills demonstrate empathy to the patient and break down barriers to communicati
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
Koplik spots in the mouth of a patient with measles.
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...