A patient is diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis. Which finding warrants immediate notification of the health care provider because of potential for decompensation?
a. Irregularly irregular heart rhythm signifying atrial fibrillation
b. Slow, bounding peripheral pulses associated with bradycardia
c. An increase and decrease in pulse rate that follows inspiration and expiration
d. An increase in pulse rate and blood pressure after exertion
Answer: a. Irregularly irregular heart rhythm signifying atrial fibrillation
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Place in Trendelenburg position after eating. b. Thicken formula with rice cereal. c. Give continuous nasogastric tube feedings. d. Give larger, less frequent feedings.
A nurse working at a nursing center has been asked to develop materials about a health promo-tion topic that can be used at the center. Which of the following topics would the nurse most likely select?
a. Advanced care of the chronically ill el-derly at home b. Smoking cessation and weight manage-ment techniques c. How to access specialty services d. Providing financial support for nursing students