During the first 12 hours of hospitalization you notice that the patient's temperature, pulse, and respiration are showing a steady rise. Petechiae are developing on her chest and she is becoming confused. After notifying the physician, what is the highest priority of care?

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During the first 12 hours of hospitalization you notice that the patient's temperature, pulse, and respiration are showing a steady rise. Petechiae are developing on her chest and she is becoming confused. After notifying the physician, what is the highest priority of care?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

When taking Mr. Sands' health history, which question would be especially important to ask?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Initial treatment of the patient with a fracture should include

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following practices would delay the decline in muscle strength and bone mass in older adults?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A female client informs the nurse that she overstretched her arm muscles when lifting a heavy suitcase, and now experiences inflammation, some tenderness, and muscle spasms. Which of the following problems is she most likely to have?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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