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| nuchal rigidity, Kernig's sign (stiff hamstrings), photophobia, Brudzinski's sign |
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| over 4 ng/mL needs more diagnostic testing |
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| uric acid calculi prevention diet |
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| no organ meats, red wine, chicken; yes to citrus |
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| not until cord has fallen off |
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| observe nurses providing care to help determine strategies for improvement |
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| attempting to hear fetal heart rate at end of first trimester |
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| place scope just above symphysis pubis & apply firm pressure; too early for Leopold's maneuver |
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| bed at 45 degrees; clean procedure; suction intermittently 10-15 sec |
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| pitting edema measurement |
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- 1+ 2mm
- 2+ 4 mm
- 3+ 6 mm
- 4+ 8 mm
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| variable accelerations in FHR |
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| nonreassuring; discontinue pitocin |
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| provides prediction about future performance based on a new intervention |
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| examines resources, like staff to pt ratios |
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| prior to ABG specimen collection |
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| first step in using implanted venous access |
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| palpate to find body septum of the port |
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| weak pulse, hypotension, muscle weakness |
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| slow, irregular heartbeat |
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| for cellular and humoral immunity |
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| common abdominal surgery side effect |
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| shaking and chills after vaginal delivery |
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| expected; apply warm blankets |
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| hypovolemic shock from fluid shift due to hyperosmolarity |
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| blue dye is no longer used; elevate bed 45 degrees |
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| 1st action when problems with induction |
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| 45 degree angle; OK to use foam roll behind seat to improve fit |
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| best indication of proper NG tube placement (after x ray) |
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| aspirate contents; pH should be 1-4 |
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| infant with heart failure |
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| PRIORITY: check temp because too high or too low increases strain on the heart; feed q3hrs; admin digoxin if HR is >90-100; semi-Fowler's |
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| closed bladder irrigation |
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| tubing is not disconnected; instill solution slowly through injection port with syringe; clamp tube between injection port & extension tubing |
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| constipation can interfere with flow of diasylate |
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| loss of heat to a nearby solid (but not touching) |
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| includes designating durable power of attorney |
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