The nurse assists with a pericardiocentesis to drain a pericardial effusion and notes serosanguinous fluid. The nurse suspects which condition?
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The patient presents to the emergency department (ED) after being bitten by a friend’s dog with two puncture marks and an abrasion. Prior to dressing the wound, the nurse uses which substance to clean the wound?
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The patient presents to the emergency department complaining of severe gastrointestinal distress after meals that has persisted for 36 hours. He reports that these symptoms have occurred off and on for a few years now, but he is seeking care now because they are interrupting his ability to sleep. Which additional assessment indicates the poorest prognosis for this patient?
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- Difficulty: 10
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