The nurse is admitting a patient who is experiencing increased signs and symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). What changes in the heart characterize DCM?
A) Dilated ventricles with atrophy of the ventricles
B) Dilated ventricles without hypertrophy of the ventricles
C) Hypertrophy of the ventricles with no dilation of the ventricles
D) Dilation of the atria and hypertrophy of the ventricles
B
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While assessing the patient's respiratory rate, the nurse assesses four normal breaths followed by an episode of apnea lasting 20 seconds. How will the nurse document this finding?
A) Eupnea B) Apnea C) Biot's respiration D) Cheyne-Stokes
The nurse is caring for an individual with nephrotic syndrome. The client's daily laboratory results have returned from the lab and the nurse finds an elevation in which of the following results concerning?
A) Sodium and potassium C) Potassium and cholesterol B) Protein and sodium D) Protein and chloride
Fruits should be stored unwashed unless they will be used right away.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the dose on hand for Nitrostat®? 
A. 0.4 mg
B. 
C. 100 tablets
D. tablet