The S3 gallop rhythm in an adult is indicative of:
A) Atrial fibrillation.
B) Heart failure.
C) Ventricular tachycardia.
D) Atrial septal defect.
B
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A patient does not speak English; therefore, the nurse cannot use words to provide comfort during a painful procedure. What is another intervention that may provide comfort to this patient?
a. Silence b. Listening c. Touch d. Restating
While reviewing therapeutic communication techniques, a nursing student reviews statements and actions that are nontherapeutic. Which statement best represents nontherapeutic communication?
1. "Why do you think you will never get well?" 2. "How do you feel about being discharged today?" 3. "What are your concerns about your living situation?" 4. "What happened when you quit taking your medications?"
Theories that are more specific than middle-range theories and identify specific guidelines for practice are called:
A. grand theories. B. nursing theories. C. practice theories. D. borrowed theories.
The nurse is preparing immunizations for an 11-year-old boy who is current on all immunizations. The nurse will plan to administer:
1. MMR. 2. IPV. 3. Tdap. 4. Varicella.