A patient's gradual decline in activity tolerance and increased shortness of breath have prompted her health care provider to assess the structure and size of her heart
Which of the following diagnostic tests is most likely to yield these assessment data?
A) Echocardiography
B) Electrocardiography (ECG)
C) Cardiac catheterization
D) Angiography
A
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Which assessment finding would contraindicate the use of atropine in a client scheduled for general anesthesia?
A) Detached retina B) Cerebrovascular accident C) Cataracts D) Glaucoma
An infant born with congenital glaucoma is scheduled for surgery. Which preoperative order should the nurse question for this patient?
A) A preoperative antibiotic B) Nothing by mouth prior to surgery C) A preoperative injection of atropine D) Arm restraints to be applied after surgery
When teaching a patient who is starting metformin (Glucophage), which instruction by the nurse is correct?
a. "Take metformin if your blood glucose level is above 150 mg/dL." b. "Take this 60 minutes after breakfast." c. "Take the medication on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals." d. "Take the medication with food to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) effects."
A patient tells the nurse that she has a type of health insurance where a certain amount of money is paid to the doctor for a service regardless of what needs to be done. The nurse realizes the patient is describing a(n):
1. Health maintenance organization. 2. Independent practice association. 3. Preferred provider organization. 4. Exclusive provider organization.