Upon evaluation of a patient's blood results, the nurse recognizes that an elevated brain (B-Type) natriuretic peptide (BNP) indicates the presence of which condition?
A) Myocardial infarction
B) Heart failure
C) Cardiomyopathy
D) Angina
Ans: B
Feedback: The level of BNP in the blood increases as the ventricular walls expand from the increased pressure, making it an excellent diagnostic, monitoring, and prognostic tool in the setting of heart failure.
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A client is admitted to the postoperative unit in the acute care hospital. The nurse gathers data using inspection, such as: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Color of the skin and mucous membranes. 2. Nail bed color. 3. Hair growth. 4. Respiratory rate. 5. Fragility of bones.
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What will be an ideal response?
The nurse knows the usual progression of sleep is:
a. NREM 1-4 then REM, then back through NREM 1 and 2. b. REM then NREM 1-4, then back through NREM 2 and 3. c. NREM 1-4 then back through NREM 3 and 2 then REM. d. REM then NREM 1-4 then back through NREM 3.