Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do to determine stroke volume?
A) Take the blood pressure while the client is standing.
B) Measure the strength of the radial pulse.
C) Add the radial pulse and the systolic blood pressure.
D) Calculate the difference between the diastolic and systolic pressures.
D
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The nurse manager of an ICU is concerned about unit stress levels after there have been several "bad" deaths in the last month. Which statements, made by staff members, would validate need for concern?
1. "Please assign this patient to someone else. I am sick of the family." 2. "Wow, we have had a bad month." 3. "I'll take the heart attack in pod 2 if you assign the postop bypass in pod 4 to someone else." 4. "I'll be glad to care for two patients if you will assign any new admits to someone else." 5. "Maybe when the moon changes our luck will change with it."
An individual methodically wears a specific set of clothes for each day of the week; rarely deviates from a very detailed, neatly organized, written daily schedule; and has been "let go" from several jobs due to an inability to complete all the
details of assignments by the scheduled deadlines. This individual is MOST likely diagnosable with: a. avoidant personality disorder b. antisocial personality disorder c. borderline personality disorder d. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
The home health nurse is developing a plan of care for her 76-year-old patient. What are the primary nursing goals the nurse will include in her plan?
Select all that apply. a. Maintain the patient's independent functioning as much and for as long as possible b. Teach the patient and caregivers how and when to call for professional help c. Arrange for appropriate care that is needed in the home d. Teach the patient and family strategies to reduce caregiver role strain
The patient is receiving a sustained-release capsule for his cardiac condition. The patient tells the nurse there is no way he can swallow such a large pill. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Let me contact your physician to see if a change can be made." 2. "Place the capsule on the back of your tongue, and drink a full glass of water." 3. "I will open the capsule and sprinkle the contents over some applesauce for you to eat." 4. "It may be difficult, but try to swallow the capsule as it is the best medicine for your heart condition."