The nurse caring for a 6-month-old child with tetralogy of Fallot, which allows a right to left shunting, would expect to assess in this child:
a. Cyanosis
b. Dyspnea
c. Bradycardia
d. Hypotension
A
A defect that allows unoxygenated blood to be mixed with oxygenated blood in the circulating blood volume will result in cyanosis.
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The nurse is working in an underdeveloped country and observes the natives lighting ritual fires and pounding on primitive drums around the sick person to promote recovery
The nurse interprets this behavior as indicating the natives believe illness results from what? 1. Pathogens and genetics 2. Evil spirits 3. Tides and planets 4. Plants and animals
The nurse has collected the following data on a client in labor: the fetal heart rate (FHR) is 154 beats/min and is regular; and contractions have moderate intensity, occur every 5 minutes, and have a duration of 35 seconds
Using this information, the nurse should take which most appro-priate action? 1. Prepare for imminent delivery. 2. Continue to monitor the client. 3. Report the findings to the obstetrician. 4. Report the FHR to the anesthesiologist on call.
Globally, the leading cause of death is
A) drug-resistant pneumonia. B) HIV/AIDS. C) cardiovascular disease. D) tuberculosis.
The nurse is caring for the newborn of a client who received magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. Which fetal effects should the nurse attribute to the client's medication treatment? Select all that apply
1. Flushing 2. Lethargy 3. Hypotonia 4. Poor sucking reflex 5. Respiratory depression