A patient diagnosed with shock is prescribed dobutamine (Dobutrex). Which finding indicates this medication has been effective?
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased respiratory rate
C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Reduced heart rate
Answer: A
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Which of these statements about nutrition in the young and middle adult period is TRUE?
a. More calories are required because of physical activity. b. Both men and women require more dietary iron. c. Nutrient requirements of healthy adults change very little. d. The quantity of food consumed usually increases.
A nurse who plans care based on the patient's gender, ethnicity, spirituality, and lifestyle is said to:
a. be a moral advocate. b. facilitate learning. c. respond to diversity. d. use clinical judgment.
Which one of the following roles of the home health care nurse illustrates the role of coordinator of services?
A) Providing certification for home care B) Providing direct physical care to the client C) Providing information about community resources D) Educating the client and caregiver about wound care
OA nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a patient with a new diagnosis of AIDS. The nurse demonstrates a caring demeanor by
1. Closing the door to the patient's room. 2. Asking the patient questions at the nurse's station. 3. Delivering nursing care as rapidly as possible to allow the patient more time alone. 4. Refraining from telling the patient why he or she needs to ask personal questions.