For which of the following clients is magnetic resonance imaging of the heart contraindi-cated?
A. 27-year-old woman who is lactating
B. 62-year-old man with an implanted pacemaker
C. 70-year-old woman who had a thallium scan yesterday
D. 45-year-old man 10 days after a myocardial infarction
B
The magnetic fields of the magnetic resonance imager can deactivate the pacemaker.
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Select all that apply. A) "Increased risk for CP occurs in women older than 35 and younger than 20." B) "Increased risk for CP occurs in mothers and fathers of African-American decent." C) "Increased risk for CP occurs in first-born children and in children born after the fourth child." D) "Increased risk for CP occurs in children who are born prematurely."
In Asian American culture, touching the head is impolite because the spirit rests there
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is assessing an adult patient experiencing hypoxia. Which of the following findings would be considered a late sign of hypoxia?
1. Confusion 2. Cyanosis 3. Drowsiness 4. Headache
Vanessa, a community health nurse conducts a health promotion program regarding testicular cancer to community members. The nurse determines that further information needs to be provided if a community member states that which of the following is a sign of testicular cancer?
A. Alopecia B. Back pain C. Painless testicular swelling D. Heavy sensation in the scrotum