A code should be assigned to all missing values
A) True
B) False
A
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a. Frequently becomes violent b. Becomes easily fatigued c. Is depressed d. Cannot add three numbers in his head
The nurse is caring for a patient in cardiogenic shock experiencing chest pain. Hemodynamic values assessed by the nurse include a cardiac index (CI) of 2
5 L/min/m2, heart rate of 70 beats/min, and a systemic vascular resistance (SVR) of 2200 dynes/sec/cm-5 . Upon review of physician orders, which order is most appropriate for the nurse to initiate? a. Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg intravenous (IV) every 4 hours as needed for CVP > 20 mm Hg b. Nitroglycerin infusion titrated at a rate of 5-10 mcg/min as needed for chest pain c. Dobutamine (Dobutrex) infusion at a rate of 2-20 mcg/kg/min as needed for CI < 2 L/min/m2 d. Dopamine (Intropin) infusion at a rate of 5-10 mcg/kg/min to maintain a systolic BP of at least 90 mm Hg
The patient is a 94-year-old female, 5 ft 10 in. tall, weighs 170 lb, and has a creatinine clearance of 4 mL/min. She is diagnosed with a complicated urinary tract infection. Ordered: Fortaz 500 mg IV q 48 h. Is this a safe dose to administer? Write: safe or not safe. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient with anemia and a nursing diagnosis of activity intolerance due to tissue hypoxia and dyspnea is attempting to increase activity tolerance
If the respiratory rate increases by more than ____________________% from baselines during activity, however, the activity level should be reduced. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.