The nurse notes that the pt has an irregular pulse. What is the 1st action the nurse should take?
a. Asses the pulse at the carotid artery
b. Asses the pulse with a Doppler ultrasound
c. Assess the pulse for a full minute
d. Asses the pulse at two different sites
c. Assess the pulse for a full minute
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If both in-depth interviews and participant observations were used to collect data on a phenomenon in a study, this would be referred to as:
A) Data triangulation B) Investigator triangulation C) Theory triangulation D) Method triangulation
Labor pattern that progresses rapidly and ends with delivery less than 3 hours after the onset of uterine activity is known as which of the following?
a. Premature delivery c. Complicated delivery b. Precipitate delivery d. Uncomplicated deli-very
Dosage calculations should be based on the patient's dry weight to avoid errors caused by changes in
volume status. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Electrical and chemical influences make it possible for nerve impulses to occur. The nurse educator asks a student nurse to describe the action potential of the nerve impulse
Based on this information, what would be the best explanation of the action potential by the student nurse? 1 . Nerve cell at rest 2 . Plasma membrane more positive on outside 3 . Sodium moves inside membrane, followed by potassium 4 . Plasma membrane more positive on inside A) 1, 2 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4