A client begins to have Cheyne-Stokes respirations. This type of breathing pattern is best explained as

completelly irregular breathing pattern with random deep and shallow respirations
prolonged inspirations with inspiratory and/or expiratory pauses
rhythmic waxing and waning of both rate and depth of respiration with brief periods of interspersed apnea
sustained, regular, rapid respirations of increased depth.

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An adult’s Glasgow Coma Scale score is indicative of coma. Her score is

zero
two
six
ten

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An adult develops a second-degree or second-level skin radiation therapy. When evaluating his symptoms, the nurse can expect to find all of the following except

scaly skin
an itchy feeling
dry desquamation
reddening of the skin

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An adult client is recieving radiation therapy. The nurse is teaching the client about signs of radiation-induced thrombocytopenia, which include

fatigue
shortness of breath
elevated temperature
a tendency to bruise easily

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Okay, new book was released Tuesday from MaryJanice Davidson Undead and Unappreciated. Betsy finds out that she has a half-sister who is the daughter of the devil. Apparently the devil possessed the Ant for almost a year and had a baby girl who was later put up for adoption. The crew decides they must find […]

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The nurse is caring for a client who is recieving radiation therapy. Which activity by the client indicates he does NOT understand the side effects of radiation therapy?

Using an electric razor.
Eating a high-protein diet.
Taking his children to see Santa at the mall.
Calling the doctor for a temperature of 101 F (38.3 C).

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An adult has the medical diagnosis of increased intercranial pressure and is being cared for on the neurology unit. The nursing care plan includes elevating the head of the bed and positioning the client’s head in proper alignment. The nurse recognizes that these actions are effective because they act by

making it easier for the client […]

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I just finished Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson. This is a continuation of Undead and Unwed. Betsy is Queen of the Vampires, but she still doesn’t have a job that will pay the bills. And she has to find out who’s been killing vampires in the city.
I am currently reading The Royal Treatment also […]

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