The nurse is caring for a client with multiple blood pressure medications. The nurse knows that which of the following medications lowers blood pressure by reducing the heart rate?
a. Diuretics
b. ACE inhibitors
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. Beta-blockers
d. Beta-blockers
rationale: "Beta-blockers" is correct. Beta blockers function in the cardiac system by reducing the heart rate. "Calcium channel blockers" is incorrect. This medication class reduces cardiac cell excitability, thereby decreasing the force of contraction of the heart muscle.
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1. Shock and disbelief 2. Anger and guilt 3. Deprivation and loss 4. Anticipatory waiting 5. Readjustment and mourning 1.
The third step of the nursing process encompasses planning and
a. assessment c. diagnosis b. evaluation d. outcome identifica-tion
Which type of organization has proven most successful in recruiting nurses?
a. primary care centres b. tertiary care centres c. magnet hospitals d. rehabilitation hospitals
. A nurse is aware of the pivotal role that motivation plays in the formation of effective teams and the provision of excellent nursing care. Which of the following actions is most likely to motivate a team member?
A) Ensure that the consequences of substandard performance are well-known. B) Publicize those individuals who have made exceptional contributions and point out those who have failed to perform adequately. C) Openly acknowledge team members who have made a particularly valuable contribution. D) Be clear that only the highest levels of performance are acceptable to the team.