A patient who has a pulmonary artery catheter in place is to receive the drug nitroprusside (Nipride). The nurse would assess for which indicator of the drug's effectiveness?
1. Decreased systemic vascular resistance
2. Decreased cardiac output
3. Increased right atrial pressure
4. Increased pulmonary artery wedge pressure
Answer: 1
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The nurse has completed a physical examination of a newly admitted patient. Which data would the nurse document as objective data? Select all that apply
a. Constant headache b. Dizziness upon arising c. Pitting edema of the right ankle d. VS (T-98, P = 76, R = 22, BP = 144/92) e. Moderate chest pain f. Small bruise on left forearm
For which of the following clients is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure contraindicated?
A. Client with severe diabetes who has an artificial leg B. A 30-year-old client who has a pacemaker C. A 40-year-old client with an intrauterine device D. Client with a Gore-Tex AV graft for hemodialysis
A client tells the nurse that an ice pack works well to reduce the intensity of back pain. The nurse realizes that the client is implementing
1. a placebo. 2. distraction. 3. guided imagery. 4. the gate control theory of pain.
Mentorship has been shown to transform practice more effectively than teaching alone. Which of the following is the most significant result of mentorship?
A) Bedside application of the principles of evidence-base practice (EBP) B) More effective and accurate critical appraisal of evidence C) Better literature-searching skills than other nurses D) Clearer clinical decision making