What characteristic is most descriptive of a nurse who uses critical thinking in providing care for
patients?
A) Analytical B) Creativity C) Commitment D) Responsibility
A
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Why is the measurement of the QT interval important?
a. It represents ventricular depolarization. b. It represents ventricular contraction. c. An increasing QT interval increases the risk of torsades de pointes. d. A decreasing QT interval increases the risk of torsades de pointes.
A 70-year-old woman's family physician has recommended a vitamin D supplement. The woman states that she tries hard to take as few pills as possible and questions her physician on the rationale and necessity of the hormone
How can the physician most accurately reply to the client's concerns? A) "Vitamin D can prevent osteoporosis by increasing the density of your bones." B) "Vitamin D is important in order for your body to absorb the calcium that you consume in your diet." C) "When your liver is unable to produce enough on its own, it's important to take vitamin D supplements to promote bone strength." D) "Vitamin D slows down the rate that your body breaks down your bones."
The client is experiencing urinary urgency and frequency. Which medication should the nurse anticipate may be prescribed by the healthcare provider?
A) Furosemide B) Bumetanide C) Oxybutynin D) Bethanechol chloride
Which nursing intervention is appropriate in the management of the preterm infant with hypothermia? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Warm the baby rapidly to reverse the hypothermia. 2. Monitor skin temperature every 2 hours to determine whether the infant's temperature is increasing. 3. Keep IV fluids at room temperature. 4. Initiate efforts to maintain the newborn in a neutral thermal environment. 5. Warm the baby slowly to reverse hypothermia and reach a neutral thermal environment.