Digoxin has a very limited role in treatment of heart failure. It is used mainly for patients with:
1. Ejection fractions above 40%
2. An audible S3
3. Mitral stenosis as a primary cause for heart failure
4. Renal insufficiency
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A patient is brought into the emergency department after a car accident. Injuries include fractured left femur, tibia, and fibula with a mild contralateral head injury. The nurse would identify this injury pattern as consistent with which situation?
1. Unrestrained front seat passenger of a motor vehicle 2. Adult pedestrian hit by an automobile 3. Unrestrained driver of a motor vehicle 4. Child pedestrian hit by an automobile
A pregnant client who follows a strict vegan diet asks the nurse to assist her with her diet. The nurse will want to assess intake of which nutrient?
1. Iron 2. Vitamin C 3. Vitamin K 4. Vitamin E
The nurse explains that an epidural blood patch may be used to treat a headache that has resulted from a
a. brain tumor. b. concussion. c. lumbar puncture. d. migraine.
Which of the following are variables that occur in nature and could have a negative impact on humans? Select all that apply
A) The effect of climate change upon weather extremes (droughts, floods, and storms) B) Changes in rainfall and water supply for soil C) Ecology of microbial growth D) Risks for waterborne and food-borne pathogens in drinking water, seafood, and fresh produce because of climate variability E) There is adequate food supply and always will be.