The Nurse Is Providing Care for Multiple Patients

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for multiple patients. Which patient does the nurse decide to report immediately to the health care provider (HCP) or the registered nurse (RN) ?

• A)The patient admitted with dysphagia who choked on a thickened liquid
• B)The patient who begins to exhibit lack of coordination and aphasia
• C)The patient whose neurologic checks show slight variations over 8 hours
• D)The patient who reports tingling in the fingers 1 hour after surgery on the hand

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Definitions:

ATP Decomposition

The process of breaking down adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to release energy for cellular activities.

ADP

Adenosine Diphosphate, a molecule involved in the energy transfer within cells and plays a role in the conversion to ATP.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that form the primary structural component of cellular membranes, characterized by a hydrophobic tail and hydrophilic head.

Hydrophilic Region

A part of a molecule that has affinity for water and can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.