The patient is to undergo a diagnostic electrophysiology study. The nurse should tell the patient and family that the purpose of this study is what?
A) Identify blockages of coronary arteries
B) Measure volumes and pressures in cardiac chambers
C) Evaluate the efficacy of antiarrhythmic drugs and devices
D) Evaluate patient response to pharmacologically elevated heart rates
C
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a. Sit the patient upright b. Reduce distraction during mealtime c. Offer fluid from a straw d. Thicken liquids e. Cue the patient to swallow
_________ ________ occurs after using a nasal spray regularly for longer than the recommended period.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A child presents to the primary care setting with enuresis, nocturia, increased hunger, weight loss, and increased thirst. What does the nurse suspect?
What will be an ideal response?
A client experiencing chronic pain has been admitted to the unit for increasing pain. The client is currently taking acetaminophen every 4-6 hours, and reports pain of 6 on a 1-10 scale with 1 being the least pain
The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which of the following for this client based on the World Health Organization ladder approach? 1. Ibuprofen 2. Acetaminophen plus an opioid 3. An opioid 4. Acetaminophen plus ibuprofen