The perinatal nurse suspects that Misty's symptoms most likely are related to:
A) Amniotic fluid embolus
B) Pulmonary embolus
C) Pulmonary edema
D) Myocardial infarction
B
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On a mental health unit, the nurse spends a great deal of time with the clients. Because of this, the nurse is seen as what?
A) An authority figure B) Part of the health care team C) An authority on games D) A role model for social behaviors
Which medications should the nurse anticipate administering in the patient with an initial diagnosis of stable angina?
A) Antiplatelet, long-acting nitrate B) Beta blocker, ACE inhibitor C) Antiplatelet, beta blocker D) ACE inhibitor, long-acting nitrate
The nurse is assessing a patient's skin and notes jaundice, a yellow discoloration of skin. Which conclusion by the nurse is most appropriate based on this assessment finding?
1) Impaired cardiovascular circulation 2) Diminished oxygen concentration 3) Liver impairment 4) Renal impairment
As a nurse inserts a nasogastric (NG) tube, a patient gags and coughs continually and does not appear able to stop. The nurse should
1. Tape the tube to the patient's naris. 2. Continue to insert the tube quickly. 3. Immediately remove the tube completely. 4. Use a flashlight and tongue blade to view the posterior pharynx.