Short and long-acting nitrates relieve chest pain primarily by _____
a. decreasing oxygen demand
b. increasing oxygen supply
c. decreasing oxygen supply
d. increasing oxygen demand
Answer: a. decreasing oxygen demand
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a. "Place soft rugs in your bathroom to decrease pain in your feet." b. "Bathe in warm water to increase your circulation." c. "Look at the placement of your feet when walking." d. "Walk barefoot to decrease pressure ulcers from your shoes."
When a nurse becomes involved in a legal action, the first step to occur is that a document is filed in an appropriate court. What is this document called?
a. Deposition b. Appeal c. Complaint d. Summons
Describe the signs to look for to determine that a person has experienced a grand mal seizure.
A. Periods of alternating muscle contractions and relaxation, resembling a jerking motion, are present. B. Confusion, fatigue, and muscle soreness usually follow the seizure. C. Increases in blood pressure and heart rate, urination, and defecation are common. D. All of the above are correct.
A patient with AKI is ill and has a poor appetite. What would the health care team try first?
a. Iv normal saline to prevent dehydration b. Familiar foods brought by the family c. Nasogastric tube for enteral feedings d. Oral supplements designed for kidney patients