In an Assessment of a Patient Who Has Been Receiving

question 10

Multiple Choice

In an assessment of a patient who has been receiving intravenous (IV) fluids for the last 6 hours,the nurse finds that the pulse is now bounding,the blood pressure is more than 15 mm Hg higher than the last reading,and pedal edema has developed.The nurse evaluates these signs as associated with:

• A) Infiltration of the IV site
• B) Vascular fluid volume excess
• C) Pulmonary air embolism
• D) Phlebitis of the leg veins

Recognize the importance of a multi-theoretical approach in treating personality disorders.

Grasp the debate and complexities around DSM-5 classification and diagnosis of personality disorders.

Understand the role of cultural, social, and gender factors in the presentation and understanding of personality disorders.

Appreciate the shift towards dimensional approaches in the classification of personality disorders.

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Definitions:

Second-Degree

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First-Degree

A classification indicating the lowest severity or level of severity in various contexts, such as burns or relationships.

Psoriasis

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