The patient is receiving a positive inotropic drug by intravenous drip. If this therapy is effective, what physical change would the nurse most expect to find?
A) New-onset extra heart sound S3
B) Increasing peripheral edema
C) Increased urine output per hour
D) Basilar pulmonary crackles
C
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1. Graduation and dropout rates 2. Libraries in the community 3. Number of public bus routes 4. Bookstores in the community 5. Educational issues
Which substance contains lactose?
a. Sucrose b. Malt products c. Milk d. Honey
The newly hired nurse learns that the facility uses the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk to assess all new admissions. Before using this scale, the nurse:
A) Is required to ask the client's permission. B) Should receive specific training. C) Must be certified. D) Has to obtain special assessment equipment.
A nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with cholecystitis. Which menu selection by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
A. Roast turkey with a baked potato B. Fruit plate with fresh whipped cream C. Fried chicken with macaroni and cheese D. Barbecued spare ribs with buttered noodles