What is an advantage of the synthetic form of the natriuretic peptide nesiritide in treating heart failure?
a. It does not cause hypotension.
b. It reduces both preload and afterload.
c. It has no adverse events associated with its use.
d. It has an oral-dose formulation.
b
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A night shift charge nurse frequently points out nurses' faults in front of coworkers. The manager of the unit has submitted a written warning to the charge nurse. What term should the manager use to label this behavior?
1. Lateral violence 2. Unprofessionalism 3. Lack of civility 4. Bullying
Providing care that is symptomatic but will not alter the course of disease is called:
a. hospitable c. palliative b. managed d. therapeutic
The nurse is participating in a process evaluation. The major focus of this type of evaluation is:
a. comparing the client's progress to the expected outcomes. b. measuring the adequacy of the facility to meet the needs of clients c. measuring the adequacy of nursing activities in implementing the nursing process. d. measuring the cost-effectiveness of nursing care.
The Grantly Dick-Read method of prepared childbirth allows for:
a. the use of medication to control pain. b. advocating for the role of the father and/or significant other as labor coach. c. the use of chloroform as an analgesic during the birthing process. d. focusing on the ability of the mother to control fear of impending labor through knowledge.