Blood pressure depends on the condition of the arteries
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse caring for this patient is aware the medication of choice for treatment of this dysrhythmia is the administration of atropine. What guidelines will the nurse follow when administering atropine? A) Administer atropine 0.5 mg rapidly as an IV bolus every 3 to 5 minutes to a maximum total dose of 3 mg B) Administer atropine 0.5 mg slowly as an IV bolus every minute to a maximum total dose of 3 mg C) Administer atropine 1.0 mg rapidly as an IV bolus every 3 to 5 minutes to a maximum total dose of 3 mg D) Administer atropine 1.0 mg slowly as an IV bolus every minute to a maximum total dose of 3 mg
The ethics committee is reviewing a case in which there are broad social issues in question. Which model is likely to be of best use to the ethics committee reviewing the case?
1. Autonomy 2. Patient benefit 3. Social justice 4. Patient justice
A family member asks the nurse what would be an appropriate gift for a patient with Parkinson's disease. The most useful reply would be:
1. soft-soled house shoes. 2. jigsaw puzzle. 3. set of card games. 4. satin sheets.
A 72-year-old man has a new prescription for
an anticholinergic drug. He is an active man and enjoys outdoor activities, such as golfing and doing his own yard work. What will the nurse emphasize to him during the teaching session about his drug therapy? a. Drowsiness may interfere with his outdoor activities. b. Increased salivation may occur during exercise and outside activities. c. Fluid volume deficits may occur as a result of an increased incidence of diarrhea. d. He will need to take measures to reduce the occurrence of heat stroke during his activities.