What cardiac dysrhythmia can be helped or corrected by the drug atropine?
a. Tachycardia
b. Bradycardia
c. Premature atrial contractions
d. Premature ventricular contractions
ANS: B
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The nurse is comparing the patient population at a healthcare organization with the US Bureau of the Census population statistics. Which statement would the nurse use to make this comparison?
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