Which characteristic of the first heart sound would the nurse expect to hear in a client with mitral insufficiency?
A) Split
B) Diminished
C) Accentuated
D) Varying
B
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The patient is complaining of pain in the oral mucosa and difficulty with eating. The nurse inspects the patient's oral cavity and notes creamy-white patches. These symptoms are most likely related to:
A) Poor mouth care B) Herpes zoster C) Dehydration D) Candidiasis
Which of the following situations would not be an acceptable alteration in client care showing respect for the family's cultural and religious beliefs?
A) allowing a Jehovah's Witness family to refuse a blood transfusion for a newborn with a hemoglobin level of 5.2 mg/dl B) accepting that an Orthodox Jewish client will not allow use of electrical equipment on the Sabbath C) helping a Catholic family whose newborn has a terminal illness to receive last rites D) requesting a vegetarian diet for a client recovering from a cesarean section
On an ECG, what is the first negative deflection seen after the P wave?
a. Q wave b. R wave c. S wave d. T wave
The patient is receiving Phenobarbital (Luminal) for control of seizures. The patient tells the nurse she plans to become pregnant. What is the best response of the nurse?
1. "Your medication dose will need to be decreased during your pregnancy." 2. "Please talk to your doctor; this drug is contraindicated in pregnancy." 3. "Your medication dose will need to be increased during your pregnancy." 4. "Please talk to your doctor; you will need a safer drug like valproic acid (Depakene)."