The nurse is caring for a recent immigrant who has been diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation. The nurse should know that in developing countries the most common cause of mitral valve regurgitation is what?
A) A decrease in gamma globulins
B) An insect bite
C) Rheumatic heart disease and its sequelae
D) Sepsis and its sequelae
Ans: C
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The most common cause of mitral valve regurgitation in developing countries is rheumatic heart disease and its sequelae.
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Which model does the nurse employ while working in the role of health promoter?
1. Nursing process 2. Medical model 3. Scientific method 4. Problem-solving model
A client has received an overdose of a benzodiazepine. What medication does the nurse anticipate an order for?
a. Flumazenil (Romazicon) b. Naloxone (Narcan) c. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) d. Digoxin immune fab (Digibind)
Many alternative and complementary therapies share which of the following concepts?
1. The use of herbs is a cornerstone of good health. 2. Patients are capable of decision making and should be a part of the health care team. 3. Touch should be used to relieve pain and reduce anxiety. 4. Patients should place the responsibility for their health and healing in the hands of alternative healers.