The normal range for pulse rate in an adult at rest is
a. 40 to 60 beats per minute.
b. 60 to 90 beats per minute.
c. 80 to 120 beats per minute.
d. 90 to 120 beats per minute
b
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a. Diarrhea and vomiting for 36 hours b. Anxiety-induced hyperventilation c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) d. Diabetic ketoacidosis and emphysema
A patient with seasonal allergies is exasperated by her recent nasal congestion and has expressed her desire to treat it by using pseudoephedrine. The nurse should inform the patient that
A) under the Combat Methamphetamine Abuse Act, pseudoephedrine now requires a prescription. B) drugs containing pseudoephedrine are available without a prescription but are kept off pharmacy shelves. C) she must be prepared to show identification when buying a drug that contains pseudoephedrine. D) pseudoephedrine is being phased out of the marketplace in order to combat illegal use.
In preparing a budget, the nurse manager needs to anticipate the cost of benefits (e.g., health, life insurance, pension and retirement plans)
Based on the usual cost of benefits, how much should a nurse manager include for a total full-time salary cost of $312,000? a. $78,000-$93,600 b. $62,400-$78,000 c. $46,800-$93,600 d. $31,200-$46,800
A 37-year-old company president recently suffered a myocardial infarction. He focuses on being discharged so that he can return to work. He explains, "I built that company from nothing. They'll have to kill me to keep me from going back"
The client tells the nurse, "Just give me my meds, tell me what I've got to do, and let me go home". Which nursing response reflects holistic care? A) "In addition to medication, other lifestyle changes may be in order, including diet, exercise, and stress management." B) "You'll need to talk to your doctor about that." C) "It's obvious that your job is causing you considerable stress." D) "You need to see your doctor regularly."