Which of the following items is associated with tightening the cardiac sphincter?
1. Alcohol
2. Peppermint
3. Chocolate
4. Protein
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Increased levels of progesterone lead to which change in the lungs and thorax typically occurring during pregnancy?
a. expansion of the diaphragm by 2 cm b. expansion of the circumference of the thorax by 5–7 cm c. increase in tidal volume by 10% d. increase in PaO2 and PaCO2 levels by 30%
A postoperative patient has orders for morphine sulfate 1 to 2 mg IV every 1 hour PRN for severe pain and acetaminophen-hydrocodone [Lortab] 7.5 mg PO every 4 to 6 hours PRN for moderate pain
The patient reports pain at a level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst pain. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? a. Administer acetaminophen-hydrocodone 7.5 mg PO every 4 hours. b. Administer acetaminophen-hydrocodone 7.5 mg PO every 6 hours and change to every 4 hours if not effective. c. Administer morphine sulfate 1 mg IV every 1 hour until pain subsides. d. Administer morphine sulfate 2 mg IV and evaluate the patient's pain in 15 to 30 mi-nutes.
Tachycardia is one of the first signs of cardiac compensation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A nurse is caring for a client whose leg is wrapped in a bandage. What should the nurse
keep in mind in such a case? A) Bandage should be released every 2 hours B) Toes should be warmer than the rest of the body C) Digits should be assessed by applying light pressure D) Body temperature should be assessed every 2 hours