The spinal cord–injured patient begins to have seizures, and the blood pressure rises rapidly to 210/160. Which of the following is the third indicator of the dreaded syndrome of auto-nomic dysreflexia?
1. Profuse vomiting
2. Hives on face and neck
3. Excessive urine output
4. Bradycardia
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Bradycardia, hypertension, and seizure are the three signs of autonomic dysreflexia.
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a. African American b. Hispanic c. Pacific Islander d. White
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A) The taste of the medication is not palatable. B) The medication will work more rapidly parenterally. C) The medication, given orally, will cause diarrhea. D) Digestive enzymes destroy its protein structure.
A nurse is teaching a class on the cardiovascular system to nurses from the unit. The nurse asks the class what factors largely determine stroke volume. Which response from a member of the class demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. Myocardial contractility b. Viscosity of the blood c. Cardiac afterload d. Cardiac preload
Patients diagnosed with dependent personality disorders behave submissively and cling to others. What is the best explanation of this behavior?
a. The patients are afraid of being alone or functioning without direction. b. The patients adhere to strict standards and fear failure. c. The patients have little regard for the rights of others. d. The patients are suspicious of the motives of others.