Discharge planning should include teaching patients to record their heart rate. The appropriate method of assessing heart rate at home is by
A) blood pressure monitor.
B) radial rate.
C) apical rate.
D) femoral rate.
A
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a. infants and toddlers c. adolescents b. children 8 years old d. adults aged 18 and older
The nurse is caring for a client with Ménière's disease. What does the nurse recommend to the client to reduce the symptoms of vertigo?
a. "Take salt and potassium supplements daily." b. "Drink at least eight glasses of water every day." c. "Blow your nose hard when dizziness first begins." d. "When dizziness begins, lie down and keep your head still."
A client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension. The client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is an ACE inhibitor. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
1. Furosemide (Lasix) 2. Amlodipine (Norvasc) 3. Ramipril (Altace) 4. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Which of the following statements accurately describes a guideline when using a venous access?
A) When venous access is desired, the location of the injection port must be located via an x-ray. B) The system is accessed with a noncoring needle and patency is maintained by periodic flushing. C) In general, a ½-inch, 18-gauge needle is most frequently used. If the patient has a significant amount of subcutaneous tissue, a longer length (1 or 1½ inch) may be selected. D) A smaller gauge (17-gauge) is preferred for administration of blood products.