A nurse has a client with a heart rate of 125 beats per minute and is attempting to identify the cause of a client's tachycardia. The nurse knows that which of the following could be possible causes of tachycardia? Select all that apply.
a. Beta Blockers
b. Fever
c. Hypertension
d. Hypotension
e. Dehydration
b. Fever
d. Hypotension
e. Dehydration
rationale: Hypotension can cause tachycardia in order to increase cardiac output. Dehydration can cause tachycardia in order to increase cardiac output. Hyperthermia increases metabolic demands and therefore causes tachycardia.
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A researcher conducts a review of relevant literature prior to developing a research study in order to
a. avoid duplication of research ideas. b. determine which theoretical framework is best adapted to the research problem. c. determine which type of study would be most cost-effective. d. identify what is known and unknown about a particular problem.
Which findings would indicate to the nurse executive that a dissonant culture exists in the healthcare agency? Select all that apply
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