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| body temp is regulated by |
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| the core body temp remains |
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| normal body cells may be damaged |
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| death can occur if temp falls below |
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| oral temp is not obtained on a |
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| what type of fever never returns to normal |
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| when using a tympanic thermometer for a child the nurse shuld |
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| tug the ear pinna down and back |
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| to ensure the best reception of sound place the earpieces |
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| lung sounds are ausculated by using |
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| the diapragm of the stethoscope |
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| expansion adn contraction of an artery area caused by |
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| the ejection of blood from the lt ventricle |
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| pulse faster than 100beats per min is |
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| bradycardia can result from |
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| what is the best site to find a quick pulse |
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| internal respiration is the |
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| exchange of gas at the alveolar level |
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| the differnce between radial and apical pulses is called |
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| rate of respiration is controlled by |
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| the pt who is using ancillary muscles to breatj is exhibiting |
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| the most common reaction to hospitalization is |
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| what is one of the most important aspects of admission |
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| admission assessment is prepared by the |
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| when does discharge planning begin |
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| what services can assist w/ meeting medical financial obligations |
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| if the doctor cant convince the pt to stay the pt must sign |
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| an against medical advice form |
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| the older adult may demonstrate depression as a result of |
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| separation anxiety when he or she enters the hospital |
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| valuables should be locekd |
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| when a pt moves from one health care agency to another |
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| it is essential that the pt be fully aware of the discharge instruction |
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| prior to being discharged |
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