To calculate ___________, subtract the diastolic blood pressure from the systolic blood pressure.?
A) afterload
B) preload
C) pulse pressure
D) peripheral vascular resistance
C
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Infections are common acute conditions that demand prompt attention. A variety of factors can be responsible for the high risk of infection in the elderly
Gerontological nurses should suspect an infection when which of the following phenomena occurs? A) The patient displays reduced activity and lowered resistance. B) Embolus and thrombus are diagnosed. C) A lower body temperature causes atypical fever. D) Any abrupt, unexplained change in physical or mental function is detected.
In addition to pain and decreased perfusion, manifestations of neurovascular deterioration include
a. pallor, paresthesia, and paralysis. b. paresis, pulselessness, and polyneuralgia. c. paralysis, polyneuralgia, and pruritus. d. paresthesia, paresis, and pallor.
A patient is in sinus tachycardia. Which nursing interventions are appropriate?
Select all that apply. 1. Observe the patient for effects on cardiac function. 2. Administer two tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol) per physician prescription if an elevated temperature is present. 3. Administer normal saline 0.9% IV at the prescribed rate of 200 mL per hour if hypovolemia is suspected as the cause. 4. Give pain medications as prescribed if pain is present. 5. Give atropine per physician prescription to slow the heart rate.
Which of the following client outcomes would indicate that interventions provided to a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder has improved self-care activities?
1. The client brushes own teeth every time when reminded. 2. The client washes hands after using the toilet. 3. The client completed morning bath and changed clothes. 4. The client cleaned liquid spilled on floor but did not change clothes.