A patient becomes agitated after talking to his wife on the phone. His heart rate increases from 80 to 100 beats per minute (BPM). What effect does this have on his cardiac output?
A) It decreases.
B) It increases.
C) It decreases first, then increases.
D) It does not change.
B
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a. Fetal heart rate, maternal pulse, and blood pressure b. Internal temperature and odor of amniotic fluid c. Intake and output d. Maternal blood glucose
A client with HIV is taking multiple HAART medications. The client asks how to prevent the complications of osteoporosis? The nurse recommends which of the following vitamin supplements?
1. Vitamin E 2. Iron 3. Folate 4. Vitamin D
Dissolved or suspended medications are preferred to solid medications because of a decreased risk of aspiration or ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Herbal preparations have long been used for the management of menstrual problems, including dysmenorrhea, cramping and discomfort, and breast pain
For the nurse to counsel adequately the client who elects to use this alternative modality, it is important to understand the action of these herbal preparations. Match the herbal medicine with the appropriate action. a. Uterine antispasmodic b. Uterotonic c. Antiinflammatory d. Estrogen-like luteinizing hormone suppressant e. Decreases prolactin levels 48. Fennel, dong quai 49. Chaste tree fruit 50. Black cohosh 51. Valerian, wild yam 52. Ginger