A nurse is collecting data from a client preparing to undergo elective facial surgery and notes a pulse rate of 130 beats/minute with a regular rhythm. Which factor would be the most likely explanation for the tachycardia?
Ans: Anxiety tends to increase heart rate, temperature, and respirations.
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A nurse reviews laboratory results for a client with diabetes mellitus who is prescribed an intensified insulin regimen:
- Fasting blood glucose: 75 mg/dL - Postprandial blood glucose: 200 mg/dL - Hemoglobin A1c level: 5.5% How should the nurse interpret these laboratory findings? a. Increased risk for developing ketoacidosis b. Good control of blood glucose c. Increased risk for developing hyperglycemia d. Signs of insulin resistance
Which structure(s) in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) release inflammatory mediators such as proteolytic enzymes, oxygen-free radicals, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and platelet-activating factor?
a. Complement cascade b. Mast cells c. Macrophages d. Neutrophils
Which healthcare practice is most important for the nurse to teach a postmenopausal client?
A) Wear layers of clothes if experiencing hot flashes. B) Use a water-soluble lubricant for vaginal dryness. C) Consume adequate foods rich in calcium. D) Participate in stimulating mental exercises.
The nurse identifies the diagnosis Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements for a patient experiencing nausea from chemotherapy. Which interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Add nutmeg to foods. b. Provide oral care before meals. c. Provide large meals with hot foods. d. Offer sour foods containing lemon. e. Spray the room with disinfectant before meals.