A possible physiological cause of hypertension in the immediate postoperative period is
A) peripheral vasodilation.
B) an increase in release of catecholamines.
C) decreased circulating blood volume.
D) myocardial depression.
B
You might also like to view...
A patient's cardiac monitor frequently sounds false rate alarms. Which nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Ask the patient to lie still. 2. Adjust the high and low rates on the alarm. 3. Shut the room door so the alarm will not disturb other patients. 4. Set the alarms on silent.
The skill of providing care to a client in an order where the sicker client is seen first is called:
a. sequencing c. ordering of care b. prioritization d. scheduling
The nursing diagnosis that would not be made for a client having experienced a situational crisis would be:
1. Impaired Social Interaction. 2. Risk for Self-directed Violence. 3. Risk for Loneliness. 4. Spiritual Distress.
Mrs. Johnson has suffered a major stroke, and she is struggling to adjust to living with the consequent changes and permanent disabilities. Which of the following mental illnesses is Mrs. Johnson most at risk for developing?
A) Bipolar I disorder B) Major depressive disorder C) Generalized anxiety disorder D) Post traumatic stress disorder