Nursing and Clinical

Your patient has a respiratory disease that has literally paralyzed the cilia. E

Your patient has a respiratory disease that has literally paralyzed the cilia. E

Your patient has a respiratory disease that has literally paralyzed the cilia. Explain why this patient would be at an increased risk for a respiratory infection.

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bio_man

At the battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War, Confederate General A. S. Joh

At the battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War, Confederate General A. S. Joh

At the battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War, Confederate General A. S. Johnston was killed when he was shot in the thigh. Witnesses reported that he bled to death almost before he realized that he was wounded. Which blood vessel was most likely

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A patient lost a lot of blood during surgery and his blood pressure dropped from

A patient lost a lot of blood during surgery and his blood pressure dropped from

A patient lost a lot of blood during surgery and his blood pressure dropped from 120/80 to 90/50. Describe how the kidneys respond to this change in blood pressure.

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A patient has an 80% blockage of his left anterior descending coronary artery. D

A patient has an 80% blockage of his left anterior descending coronary artery. D

A patient has an 80% blockage of his left anterior descending coronary artery. Describe what occurs in terms of myocardial oxygen supply and demand if his sympathetic nervous system is stimulated.

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While passing through a village on safari you notice a man with one enormous leg

While passing through a village on safari you notice a man with one enormous leg

While passing through a village on safari you notice a man with one enormous leg and one normal-sized leg. What could have caused the increased size of the swollen leg?

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Describe why the prognosis of cancer is best when there is no detectable spread

Describe why the prognosis of cancer is best when there is no detectable spread

Describe why the prognosis of cancer is best when there is no detectable spread from the region of the primary tumor to the lymph nodes.

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barry

As the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) progresses, some individuals develop p

As the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) progresses, some individuals develop p

As the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) progresses, some individuals develop persistent generalized lymphadenopathy. Explain why this may occur.

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barry

A patient's anxiety caused her to develop respiratory alkalosis. The nurse instr

A patient's anxiety caused her to develop respiratory alkalosis. The nurse instr

A patient's anxiety caused her to develop respiratory alkalosis. The nurse instructs the patient to take some slow deep breaths. Explain why this would be effective.

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barry

A nurse is providing genetic counseling to a couple who both have the sickle-cel

A nurse is providing genetic counseling to a couple who both have the sickle-cel

A nurse is providing genetic counseling to a couple who both have the sickle-cell anemia trait, but not the disease. The couple is trying to decide whether or not to have a child. What is the possibility that a child would inherit the disease? What i

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What are some possible complications a patient may have after a radical mastecto

What are some possible complications a patient may have after a radical mastecto

What are some possible complications a patient may have after a radical mastectomy?

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lewis

Lymphedema may occur as a complication after a radical mastectomy, in which lymp

Lymphedema may occur as a complication after a radical mastectomy, in which lymp

Lymphedema may occur as a complication after a radical mastectomy, in which lymph nodes have been removed. Explain why it might occur.

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lewis

Explain the purpose of tamoxifen in breast cancer treatment.

Explain the purpose of tamoxifen in breast cancer treatment.

Explain the purpose of tamoxifen in breast cancer treatment.

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lewis

A patient is 72 years old and was admitted to the hospital for severe shortness

A patient is 72 years old and was admitted to the hospital for severe shortness

A patient is 72 years old and was admitted to the hospital for severe shortness of breath and edema to her lower extremities. She was diagnosed with heart failure. A symptom of heart failure is generalized edema. Explain the finding of generalized ed

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biology101

The patient is 52 years old and has a history of hypertension. His cholesterol l

The patient is 52 years old and has a history of hypertension. His cholesterol l

The patient is 52 years old and has a history of hypertension. His cholesterol level is 245. He states his job is very stressful and he is recently going through a divorce. He admits to being overweight and has an inactive lifestyle. His father died

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biology101

What are four possible complications of obesity from a medical standpoint?

What are four possible complications of obesity from a medical standpoint?

What are four possible complications of obesity from a medical standpoint?

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biology101

Ralph sustained a leg injury in a bowling accident and had to use crutches. Unfo

Ralph sustained a leg injury in a bowling accident and had to use crutches. Unfo

Ralph sustained a leg injury in a bowling accident and had to use crutches. Unfortunately, he never took the time to learn how to use them properly. After two weeks of use, he noticed his fingers were becoming numb. Then he noticed his arms were gett

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bio_man

What is the most important nursing intervention when caring for a patient with C

What is the most important nursing intervention when caring for a patient with C

What is the most important nursing intervention when caring for a patient with Cushing's syndrome?

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sci_expert

A nurse is asked about the cause of the excruciating pain of tic douloureux. How

A nurse is asked about the cause of the excruciating pain of tic douloureux. How

A nurse is asked about the cause of the excruciating pain of tic douloureux. How should s/he answer?

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sci_expert

Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as a

Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as a

Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as an antianginal, antiarrhythmic, and antihypertensive drug. Before giving Inderal to a patient, what should the nurse assess?

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sci_expert

A pregnant patient comes into a clinic and asks about a small painless dark comp

A pregnant patient comes into a clinic and asks about a small painless dark comp

A pregnant patient comes into a clinic and asks about a small painless dark compressible bulge that is becoming more apparent on her leg. What is it and what caused it?

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sci_expert

Thomas is a diabetic. While at work, he began to tremble, was somewhat disorient

Thomas is a diabetic. While at work, he began to tremble, was somewhat disorient

Thomas is a diabetic. While at work, he began to tremble, was somewhat disoriented, and showed signs similar to that of a drunk. One of his colleagues gave him some hard candy, which seemed to help him return to normal functions. Why? Was this a prop

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duddy

A 25-year-old male was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with a blood glucos

A 25-year-old male was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with a blood glucos

A 25-year-old male was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with a blood glucose of 600 mg/dl. On assessment, the nurse observed his breathing was deep and rapid, and his breath smelled of acetone. His face was flushed and his skin was dry. His pH w

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duddy

Explain how antidiuretic hormone can help regulate an abnormal increase in solut

Explain how antidiuretic hormone can help regulate an abnormal increase in solut

Explain how antidiuretic hormone can help regulate an abnormal increase in solute concentration in the extracellular fluid.

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duddy

An elderly patient in a nursing home has recurrent episodes of fainting when he

An elderly patient in a nursing home has recurrent episodes of fainting when he

An elderly patient in a nursing home has recurrent episodes of fainting when he stands. An alert nurse notes that this occurs only when his room is fairly warm; on cold mornings, he has no difficulty. What is the cause of the fainting, and how does i

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duddy

Good friends Sami and Sara were picking roses when both encountered rose thorns.

Good friends Sami and Sara were picking roses when both encountered rose thorns.

Good friends Sami and Sara were picking roses when both encountered rose thorns. Sami just laughed and continued to pick more roses. Sara, however, had tears in her eyes and complained of how much the thorn prick hurt. What accounts for the differenc

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duddy

David, an aspiring baseball player, was struck on the left side of his face with

David, an aspiring baseball player, was struck on the left side of his face with

David, an aspiring baseball player, was struck on the left side of his face with a fastball pitch. He was not wearing a safety helmet. His zygomatic arch was crushed, as well as parts of the temporal bone. Following the accident and reconstructive su

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duddy

A patient suffers nerve damage to the median nerve, requiring surgery to suture

A patient suffers nerve damage to the median nerve, requiring surgery to suture

A patient suffers nerve damage to the median nerve, requiring surgery to suture the nerve back together. After surgery, the patient reports that sensation from the lateral and medial sides of the index finger seem to be reversed. How could this happe

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duddy

Susan and Robert are the parents of three children. One night while the family w

Susan and Robert are the parents of three children. One night while the family w

Susan and Robert are the parents of three children. One night while the family was sleeping, a fire broke out next door. Susan and Robert heard the fire trucks and rushed out to see what was happening. None of the children woke up, even with the soun

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duddy

The location and arrangement of the arteries supplying the hippocampus make it p

The location and arrangement of the arteries supplying the hippocampus make it p

The location and arrangement of the arteries supplying the hippocampus make it particularly vulnerable to injury. How would memory be affected if the hippocampus suffered deterioration?

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how_mendel

Susan was bitten by a deer tick and now complains of joint pain, flu-like sympto

Susan was bitten by a deer tick and now complains of joint pain, flu-like sympto

Susan was bitten by a deer tick and now complains of joint pain, flu-like symptoms, and difficulty thinking. What might be her diagnosis and the treatment required to alleviate her symptoms?

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how_mendel

Maggie is a 28-year-old Caucasian woman who has newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthr

Maggie is a 28-year-old Caucasian woman who has newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthr

Maggie is a 28-year-old Caucasian woman who has newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. She complains of painful, stiff hands and feet, feeling tired all the time, and reports an intermittent low-grade fever. She asks the nurse if she is going to be &q

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how_mendel

A nurse is instructing the patient care assistants (PCAs) on transfer techniques

A nurse is instructing the patient care assistants (PCAs) on transfer techniques

A nurse is instructing the patient care assistants (PCAs) on transfer techniques. For patients needing to be slid toward the head of the bed, the nurse tells the PCAs use a draw sheet under the patient's torso. She tells them to avoid pulling on

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how_mendel

Sam is an accountant who is especially busy during tax season. By the end of eac

Sam is an accountant who is especially busy during tax season. By the end of eac

Sam is an accountant who is especially busy during tax season. By the end of each day he complains of shoulder stiffness and tightness as well as some upper back pain. What might be Sam's problem and how could he prevent the discomfort?

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how_mendel

When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating,

When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating,

When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating, the heel of the hand should be placed on the sternum on a line drawn between the nipples. Why would it be a problem if the hand was placed at a lower part of the sternum

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how_mendel

You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the

You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the

You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis. What is involved in this screening?

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how_mendel

Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent oste

Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent oste

Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.

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how_mendel

Explain why an infection may occur in a tissue injury.

Explain why an infection may occur in a tissue injury.

Explain why an infection may occur in a tissue injury.

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how_mendel

A 6-year-old child fell off his bike and scraped his knee. Describe the first st

A 6-year-old child fell off his bike and scraped his knee. Describe the first st

A 6-year-old child fell off his bike and scraped his knee. Describe the first stage of wound healing.

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how_mendel

Without macrophages, wound healing is delayed. Why?

Without macrophages, wound healing is delayed. Why?

Without macrophages, wound healing is delayed. Why?

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how_mendel

Explain why an open wound would need a bed of granulation tissue for wound heali

Explain why an open wound would need a bed of granulation tissue for wound heali

Explain why an open wound would need a bed of granulation tissue for wound healing to occur.

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lewis