the patient underwent a bone scan, which revealed irregular foci of tracer in lower t spine (t11-t12) consistent with compression fracture. there was also increased tracer in the posterior/lateral right ribs. on physical exam she was diffusely tender and in pain throughout her chest/ribs and spine. the patient also underwent chest ct, which demonstrated extensive parenchymal and pleural disease encasing the entire chest and involving vessels and bronchi. her adrenals and liver, vertebral bodies, and r scapula were also involved with metastatic disease. medical term

Anurse is monitoring the laboratory values of a client who is receiving heparin. which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider? a. platelets 300,000/mm3 b. hematocrit 45% c. pt 11 seconds d. aptt 50 seconds

Discuss what constitutes physical monitoring of sterilization and why it is important to monitor the sterilization procedures in a dental office. include some specific examples of instrument processing techniques and why those techniques are particularly appropriate for that instrument and its uses.

Mr. smith, a 57-year-old patient, presents at a health fair asking questions about the age-appropriate health maintenance and promotion considerations he should be concerned about. he stated that he only goes to his physician when he is sick and the last time he saw his physician was 2 years ago when he had a sinus infection. a. what further assessment does the nurse need to make before designing a teaching plan? b. what topics does the nurse need to include for mr. smith based on current medical recommendations? c. design a teaching plan that covers the topics.