Biophysiologic measures may be used as either independent or dependent variables in a study
A) True
B) False
A
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A) Concave B) Brittle C) Discolored D) Clubbing
A patient is having occasional premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Which finding would require immediate nursing action?
1. There are no P waves in the PVCs. 2. The heart rate is irregular. 3. A PVC occurs at the top of the T wave. 4. Two PVCs occur in one minute.
A dying patient is being cared for at home. The family relates to the hospice nurse that they are distressed that the patient no longer wants favorite food items. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Dying people don't usually want to eat." b. "Your loved one won't starve to death." c. "Why do you insist of trying to feed her?" d. "Is there another way you can show car-ing?"
Intravenous therapy is:
a. Giving nutrients through the gas-tro-intestinal system b. A tube feeding c. Giving fluids through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein d. The many processes involved in the inges-tion, digestion, absorption, and use of food and fluids by the body