What hormone is secreted from the ventricles of the heart when the heart is under increased pressure and stress??
A) Calcitonin
B) Thyroid stimulating
C) Brain natriuretic peptide
D) Adrenocorticotropic
C
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a. 1 month of age b. 6 to 12 months of age c. School age d. Sexually mature
You are auscultating a patient's chest. The sounds are not clear, and you are having difficulty distinguishing between respirations and heartbeats. Which technique can you use to facilitate your assessment?
a. Anticipate the next sounds. b. Isolate each cycle segment. c. Listen to all sounds together. d. Move the stethoscope clockwise.
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1. Cancer 2. Suicide 3. Accidents 4. Drug overdose
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old boy who has chronic epilepsy. What would be most important to address when teaching the child and parents about living with this condition?
A) Multiple corrective surgeries to slowly remove diseased parts of his brain B) Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to maximize his potential C) Support for maintaining self-esteem because of his altered lifestyle D) Hyperventilation therapy to counteract the periods of decreased oxygenation