A nurse is reviewing an article about genetic disorders and patterns of inheritance. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the information by identifying which of the following as an example of an autosomal dominant genetic disorder?
A) Neurofibromatosis
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Tay-Sachs disease
D) Sickle cell disease
A
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The nurse is providing care for a patient newly diagnosed with systolic heart failure (HF). What medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
A) Beta-blockers B) Calcium channel blockers C) Alpha agonists D) Angiotensin prohibiters
The client is prescribed both a beta-adrenergic blocking agent and a vasodilator. The nurse:
a. administers both agents together. b. administers the beta-adrenergic blocker first. c. asks the health care provider which should be administered first. d. administers the vasodilator first.
The clinic nurse promotes a diet rich in vitamin __________ during the third trimester to prevent the possibility of __________ rupture of the membranes
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
A nurse is assessing for vocal (tactile) fremitus on a patient with pulmonary edema. Which is the appropriate technique to use?
a. Systematically percuss the posterior chest wall following the same pattern that is used for auscultation and listen for a change in tone from resonant to dull. b. Place the pads of the fingers on the right and left thoraces and palpate the texture and consistency of the skin feeling for a crackly sensation under the fingers. c. Place the palms of the hands on the right and left thoraces, ask the patient to say "99," and feel for vibrations. d. Place both thumbs on either side of the patient's spinal processes, extend fingers laterally, ask the patient to take a deep breath, and feel for vibrations.