A patient returns to the ICU following surgery. The nurse notes that the patient received the anesthetic agent pipecuronium bromide before surgery. What dysrhythmia should the nurse expect to find in this patient?
A) Bradycardia
B) Tachycardia
C) Atrial fibrillation
D) AV dissociation
C
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A patient's blood work reveals a platelet level of 17,000/mm3. When inspecting the patient's integumentary system, what finding would be most consistent with this platelet level?
A) Dermatitis B) Petechiae C) Urticaria D) Alopecia
The most appropriate response to a pregnant patient when she reveals that she has developed a craving to eat laundry starch would be
a. "All pregnant women crave something like pickles, watermelon, or chocolate; this craving is harmless and will disappear after the baby is born." b. "Eating substances other than food can affect your nutrition and increase your risk for anemia." c. "Many pregnant women experience these cravings, so just keep resisting, try not to worry, and continue eating well-balanced healthy meals." d. "Some pregnant women crave substances other than food such as dirt, clay, starch, or ice cubes. This craving is harmless, so don't worry about it."
When palpating the fundus during a contraction, the nurse notes that is feels like a chin. The nurse interprets this finding as indicating which type of contraction?
A) Intense B) Strong C) Moderate D) Mild
Which topic will the nurse include in the preoperative teaching for a patient admitted for an abdominal hysterectomy?
a. Purpose of ambulation and leg exercises b. Adverse effects of systemic chemotherapy c. Decrease in vaginal sensation after surgery d. Symptoms caused by the drop in estrogen level