Which method of validation would be most appropriate when the nurse is unsure if a murmur is heard when assessing heart sounds?
A) Verify with another health care professional.
B) Recheck through reassessment.
C) Compare objective data with subjective data.
D) Clarify data with the client.
A
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a. Desire of the patient b. Judgment of need by the nurse c. Discretion of the family d. Orders of the health care provider e. Patient's condition
The normal pacemaker of the heart is the _____ node, which is found in the _____ atrium, and has an intrinsic firing rate of _____ beats/min
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In which of the following ways have cost-containment issues affected the delivery of healthcare in the U.S.? Select all that apply
A) The U.S. healthcare system has been experiencing a financial crisis. B) The cost of healthcare in the United States has decreased dramatically. C) Short- and long-term results of cost-containment measures are undetermined. D) Historically, payment for healthcare services encouraged the use of expensive services. E) In the past, healthcare focused primarily on prevention of illnesses since it was covered by insurance. F) Competition among hospitals has further fueled the increase in health costs.
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What will be an ideal response?