A patient has edema of the lower extremities and abdomen. What is the reason to administer a stronger diuretic than a thiazide diuretic to this patient?
A) A thiazide diuretic will reabsorb potassium in the distal tubule.
B) A thiazide diuretic will be ineffective for immediate diuresis.
C) A thiazide diuretic will provide peak effects in 2 hours.
D) A thiazide diuretic will be excreted in more than 72 hours.
B
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A) total loss of voluntary muscle control below the level of injury. B) total loss of sensation below the level of injury. C) total loss of voluntary muscle control and sensation above the level of injury. D) a and b are correct.
The nurse auscultates the fetal heart rate and determines a rate of 152 . Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
a. Inform the mother that the rate is normal. b. Reassess the fetal heart rate in 5 minutes because the rate is too high. c. Report the fetal heart rate to the physician or nurse-midwife immediately. d. Tell the mother that she is going to have a boy because the heart rate is fast.
Newman's basic philosophy is ______________________ rather than ___________________ the patient
A. Being with, doing for B. Hearing, calling C. Being with, ignoring D. Healing, doing for
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A) Third heart sound B) Soft systolic murmur C) Sinus arrhythmia D) Pulse rate 120 bpm