The following patients are receiving nortriptyline therapy. Which patient would the nurse most closely monitor for cardiotoxicity?
A) A 44-year-old woman with a seizure disorder
B) A 19-year-old man with organic brain disease
C) A 45-year-old man with angina pectoris
D) A 20-year-old woman with renal dysfunction
C
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A nursing instructor is teaching about complementary therapies. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
1. "Complementary therapies view all humans as being biologically similar." 2. "Complementary therapies view a person as a combination of multiple, integrated elements." 3. "Complementary therapies focus on primarily the structure and functions of the body." 4. "Complementary therapies view disease as a deviation from a normal biological state."
In which condition is breastfeeding contraindicated?
a. Triplet birth b. Flat or inverted nipples c. Human immunodeficiency virus infection d. Inactive, previously treated tuberculosis
A client on a psychiatric unit is found pacing the halls and angrily punching at the wall. The nurse's primary goal should be to
a. assertively tell the client to stop the behavior. b. suggest that the client write in a journal to help relieve anxiety. c. speak in a loud voice in order to alert other staff members. d. maintain safety while helping the client.
The nurse has a solution of 2 parts solute in 6 parts solution. What is the strength of the solution as a ratio?
1. 2: 6 2. 1: 3 3. 6: 2 4. 3: 1