An ECG tracing from a patient with a pacemaker may have wide or bizarre __________ if the pacemaker captures the chamber it is pacing.?
A) P waves
B) T waves
C) QRS complexes
D) R-R intervals
C
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A child in the ICU has a cleft palate. The nurse should expect which of the following dysfunctions in this child related to this congenital defect?
A) Nasal regurgitation B) Vomiting C) Diarrhea D) Choking
A 69-year-old patient in the geriatric clinic has an annual physical examination and a complete blood count and serum electrolytes are drawn
While the physical examination was uneventful, the laboratory results show an elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN). The nurse will then: a. ask that the test be rerun since the client showed no physical signs of renal failure. b. review the client's medication list since BUN can be affected by many specific medications. c. instruct the client on collecting a 24-hour urine specimen for a more detailed analy-sis. d. assure the client that an elevated BUN is normal in older adults.
The nurse is caring for an older client that has requested time to pray. Which interventions are most appropriate to facilitate the client's ability to perform the ritual? Select all that apply.
1. Request a chaplain 2. Defer scheduled activities 3. Remain with the client during prayer 4. Encourage the client to pray when family are visiting 5. Ask questions about the client's beliefs
During the intake interview, the nurse notices that, although the patient denies pain, he is grimacing and holding his hand over his stomach. The nurse's best approach would be to:
a. examine the history closely for etiology of pain. b. question the patient about having feelings of pain. c. record that patient denies pain but seems to be having abdominal discomfort. d. physically examine the patient's abdomen.