Which of the following ECG characteristics is consistent with a diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
A. Unmeasurable rate and rhythm
B. Rate 150 beats/min; inverted P wave
C. Rate 200 beats/min; P wave not visible
D. Rate 125 beats/min; normal QRS complex
Answer: C. Rate 200 beats/min; P wave not visible
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A) Intact mucous membranes B) Surgical incision C) Dry skin D) Active bowel sounds
The physiologic nursing assessment is completed before surgery. Which of the following are the focus of this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. living arrangements e. respiratory status b. insurance f. family status c. nutritional status g. age d. fluid and electrolyte balance h. medications
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a. communication across the health care continuum. b. diabetes mellitus education and ongoing care delivery. c. one-on-one counseling between the pro-vider and the client. d. physical and occupational therapy dis-pensing errors.
Which drug used to treat diarrhea is an antimotility drug?
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