At which auscultatory site would S1 best be heard?
A) Aortic
B) Pulmonic
C) Erb's point
D) Mitral
D
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A) Postural and postprandial hypotension B) Atherosclerosis in the innermost layer of the blood vessels C) Impaired baroreceptor function and increased peripheral resistance D) Cellular proliferation in the tunica intima
A patient is diagnosed with transport shock because of carbon dioxide poisoning. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
1. pulmonary congestion and rales 2. loss of memory and neurologic dysfunction 3. cough and hemoptysis 4. bradycardia and hypothermia
A group of nursing students are discussing characteristics of a successful mentor. Which of the following statements identify these characteristics? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Successful mentors are passive.". b. "Successful mentors communicate high expectations.". c. "Successful mentors are good listeners.". d. "Successful mentors show empathy.". e. "Successful mentors are nonjudgmental.".
Paul has a diagnosis of major depression. He is becoming increasingly more anxious and stating inability to rest and sleep. You observe him being very short with other patients and visitors. You realize that Paul: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) Is reacting normally to being in the hospital B) Is at heightened risk for suicide C) Needs to be in the locked unit D) Needs one on one staff assistance E) Needs medication to promote sleep F) Needs to be instructed about respecting other patients and visitors