Which describes the action of vasodilators in the relief of symptoms of heart failure?
A. Decrease afterload
B. Reduce preload
C. Improve cardiac contractility
D. Reduce fluid overload
Answer: C
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A 10-year-old girl has been admitted to the ICU after she suffered a severe laceration on her arm. Due to heavy hemorrhaging, the child needs a blood transfusion
Her parents, however, who are Jehovah's Witnesses, do not believe in blood transfusions and refuse the treatment. What would be the best action for the nurse to take? A) Assist the physician in performing a blood transfusion for the girl, against her parents' wishes. B) Refuse to assist the physician in performing a blood transfusion, to respect the parents' wishes. C) Consult the hospital's risk management department before acting. D) Schedule a conference with the parents to explain why an infusion is medically necessary.
In the therapeutic relationship, the caregiver reviews the steps taken toward meeting the goals and helps the client feel a sense of pride and accomplishment during the ____ phase
1. working 2. orientation 3. preparation 4. termination
Prior to conducting a partial assessment with a 72-year-old client the nurse notes that the client intake and output are balanced even though a previous note indicates that the client is dehydrated based upon dry skin
What should the nurse conclude about this information? 1. The client is dehydrated. 2. The accuracy of the earlier assessment is in question. 3. The client's condition has deteriorated. 4. The client has increased fluid intake.
The nurse in a dermatologist's clinic is caring for several patients seeing the prescriber for acne-related problems. For which patient who is prescribed a benzoyl peroxide formulation that contains sulfites would the nurse question the order?
a. The patient with renal disease b. The patient with asthma c. The patient with acne d. The patient with liver disease