A patient with elevated electrolyte levels is likely to receive ________ solutions.
A. isotonic
B. hypertonic
C. hypotonic
D. therapeutic
Answer: C
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A 25-year-old female patient complains of acute pain in her abdomen. The nurse touches her arm and she recoils. The nurse should recognize that touch:
A) Increases pain sensation. B) Is offensive to most individuals. C) Is very personal and should be avoided. D) Is interpreted differently by each culture.
If the AV node is pacing the heart, what is the expected heart rate?
A) 20 to 40 BPM B) 40 to –60 BPM C) 60 to 80 BPM D) 80 to 100 BPM
When an antipsychotic medication is administered orally in pill form that is swallowed intact, the clinical effects are noted within:
a. 5 to 10 minutes b. 15 to 30 minutes c. 40 to 55 minutes d. 60 minutes or longer