At the command line, if we type b = 3; a = 4; [r, s] = calculation(b,a); using the function file function [p q] = calculation(a, b) % compute a math formula p = a*b; q = a+p/b; the value(s) in r will be  [ans1] the value(s) in s will be  [ans2] The variables a and b are [ans3] variables. (Choose from the following: local; global)

Given that x = 60:15:120 and y = [125 80 90 100 85], predict the results of the following commands:  a) x ~= y [ans1] b) x < y [ans2] c) (x < y ) & ( y > 95) [ans3] d) find(x>= 75 & x= 75 & x

A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis is admitted during an acute flare. The nurse notes the following: temperature 38.9°C, heart rate 118 bpm, abdominal distension, and a significant decrease in the frequency of diarrhea compared to admission. Which finding does the nurse recognize as most indicative of a life-threatening complication?  

A nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with hepatitis C. Which nursing interventions does the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)  

A 22-year-old college student is diagnosed with acute hepatitis A after presenting with fatigue, anorexia, nausea, and jaundice. The patient works at a daycare center caring for toddlers. Which instruction by the nurse regarding return to work is most appropriate?  

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a 7-year-old child newly diagnosed with celiac disease who continues to have abdominal distention and poor weight gain despite initial dietary teaching. Which nursing action is the priority to address the child’s ongoing symptoms?

A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child admitted with abdominal pain of unclear origin. Over the past 6 hours, the child reports that the pain initially began around the umbilicus and has now localized to the right lower quadrant. The child is guarding the abdomen and has a temperature of 38.3°C. Which nursing action is the priority?

A 47-year-old patient with cholelithiasis is admitted for acute biliary colic. The provider prescribes: Morphine 2 mg IV every 2 hours PRN for severe pain (≥7/10) Oxycodone 5 mg PO every 4 hours PRN for moderate pain (4–6/10) At 1000, the patient reports pain of 8/10 and receives morphine IV. At 1030, the nurse reassesses: pain is 6/10, respiratory rate is 16/min, oxygen saturation is 98% on room air, and the patient requests additional medication. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?  

A 58-year-old patient with long-standing alcohol-related cirrhosis is admitted with increasing abdominal distention and confusion. Assessment findings include ascites, jaundice, and asterixis. Vital signs: BP 90/58 mmHg, HR 118 bpm. Laboratory results: serum albumin 2.1 g/dL, ammonia 75 µg/dL (normal 15 to 45 µg/dL), sodium 128 mEq/L, INR 2.8. The provider prescribes: Lactulose 30 mL PO TID Spironolactone 100 mg daily Propranolol 20 mg BID Large-volume paracentesis Which nursing action is highest priority prior to implementing these orders?  

A 52-year-old patient with chronic pancreatitis reports persistent epigastric pain rated 5/10 despite taking prescribed oxycodone every 4 hours as directed. The patient also reports greasy, foul-smelling stools and a 10-pound weight loss over the past month and states, “The pain is worst after I eat.” Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?