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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Admitted

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted with gastrointestinal bleeding and whose blood pressure is 140/80 mm Hg, pulse 72 beats/minute, respirations 14 breaths/minute, and temperature 98.8°F (37.1°C) . What finding should be reported to the RN or physician immediately?


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Episodic Memory

Type of declarative memory containing personal information not readily available to others, such as daily activities and events.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory that allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

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The visual presentation of information, data, or images, usually on a screen or through a physical setup, intended to convey messages or facilitate interaction.

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