A patient with a history of primary hypertension has undergone echocardiography after being referred to a specialist for blood pressure management. The patient's echocardiogram revealed ventricular hypertrophy and a decreased ejection fraction
The nurse who is providing care for this patient should recognize that these findings are characteristic of what valvular disorder?
A) Mitral valve regurgitation
B) Mitral valve stenosis
C) Aortic stenosis (AS)
D) Tricuspid regurgitation
C
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The nurse is concerned about helping the patient find resources to obtain assistive equipment to be used in the home. Which team member should the nurse contact first?
a. Occupational therapist b. Physical therapist c. Physician d. Social worker
A patient's nasopharyngeal culture results are positive for B. pertussis. What actions should the nurse take for this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. restrict fluids 2. monitor intake and output 3. place in respiratory isolation 4. administer erythromycin as prescribed 5. report the test results to the local health department
To reassure and educate patients concerning the function of their kidneys in eliminating waste products, maternity nurses should be aware that
1. increased urinary output makes pregnant women less susceptible to urinary infec-tion. 2. increased sensitivity and then compression of the bladder by the enlarging uterus results in the urge to urinate even if the bladder is almost empty. 3. renal (kidney) function is more efficient when the woman assumes a supine posi-tion. 4. using diuretics during pregnancy can help keep the kidney function regular.
Understanding sex roles begins in the preschool stage of development
True False