A nurse administers dobutamine. This drug is indicated for which condition?
1. Hypotension
2. Shock
3. Asthma
4. Heart failure
Correct Answer: 4
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The patient is receiving intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation. What is an indication for this therapy?
A) Hypotension after ST elevation myocardial infarction refractory to other therapy B) High cardiac output in cardiogenic and other acute shock syndrome states C) Right-sided congestive heart failure refractory to other therapy D) Routine recovery from coronary artery bypass surgery in low-risk patients
The nursing staff is planning to attend a presentation on disaster prevention. What should the nurse expect the purpose of this education to be?
1. to learn the organization's disaster plan 2. to have the nurses participate in the plan for handling a disaster 3. to educate the nurses in how to recognize possible terrorists 4. to learn how the nurse will participate in mitigation
A patient who requires a valve replacement says, "The surgeon wants to use a mechanical valve, but I think I would rather have a human valve."
What information should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Human valves are not used for valve replacements. 2. Cadaver valves are more durable than mechanical valves. 3. Human valves are very expensive. 4. Anticoagulation is rarely needed with human valve transplant. 5. The patient should talk with the surgeon about the use of allograft valves.
During a sexual history, the female client tells the nurse that since she is in a committed relationship, sexual relations are more satisfying and frequent. The nurse realizes the client is describing:
1. The feeling of connectedness. 2. A lack of intimacy. 3. Emptiness. 4. Disconnection.