Cardiac wall motion is best detected on which of the following diagnostic tests?
A) Positron emission tomography (PET)
B) Echocardiography
C) Chest radiography
D) Electrocardiography (ECG)
B
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a. Determine whether the needle was sterile. b. Follow agency policy for employee inju-ries. c. Inform the provider to screen the patient for antibodies. d. Obtain patient history of communicable diseases.
A congregational community who gathers in a church and has common faith traditions is an example of:
a. Health ministry b. Faith community nursing c. Faith community d. Holistic care center
Which of the following statements made by a nurse caring for a client who experienced a myo-cardial infarction 8 hours ago shows the greatest insight as to the purpose for keeping the client on bed rest?
1. "This has been exhausting; she needs a period of uninterrupted rest." 2. "The pain she experienced is exhausting; it's imperative that she rest." 3. "Keeping her on bed rest decreases the need her body has for oxygen" 4. "She needs complete rest; she is really very ill, especially her heart."
Cr should be among the labs you listed but it is not elevated. Give a possible explanation for this in PG's case