A critically ill patient has developed shock. What nursing assessment result indicates a normal compensatory mechanism?
A) Reduction of respiratory depth
B) Increase in systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
C) Decrease in circulating catecholamines
D) Increased stimulation of baroreceptors
B
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A nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who frequently uses alternative medicine to manager ailments. The feels nauseous and requests ginger tea. What should the nurse be aware of before giving the patient ginger tea?
a. Nothing; natural remedies do not cause unwanted side effects. b. Ginger can cause blood glucose levels to decrease. c. Ginger causes blood glucose levels to rise. d. Ginger can cause a diabetic patient to be-come more nauseous.
The nurse practitioner is working with a staff nurse to change the plan of care for a client with a terminal illness. In which areas of nursing practice are these nurses functioning?
1. Promoting health and wellness 2. Preventing illness 3. Restoring health 4. Caring for the dying
A client is seen in the clinic for migraine headaches. The nurse anticipates that which medication might be prescribed as a prophylaxis for migraines?
1. Propranolol (Inderal) 2. Acebutolol 3. Carvedilol (Coreg) 4. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Measure the infant's pulse
A. at the radial artery. B. over the apex with a stethoscope. C. using the carotid artery. D. at the femoral artery.