The cardiac monitor alarm alerts the critical care nurse that the patient is showing no cardiac rhythm on the monitor. When the nurse assesses the patient, the patient is found to be experiencing cardiac arrest
In providing cardiac resuscitation documentation, how will the nurse describe this initial absence of cardiac rhythm?
A) Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
B) Ventricular fibrillation
C) Ventricular tachycardia
D) Asystole
D
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1. Dress in a clean white uniform. 2. Appear at orientation 30 minutes early. 3. Take a notebook and pen to orientation. 4. Prepare a bag lunch to take along.
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1. "Taking estrogens can increase my risk for developing cancer." 2. "I might be at a higher risk for developing cancer after age 55." 3. "If my family and I continue to enjoy the sun, we will all develop malignant melanoma." 4. "Some risk factors, such as smoking, can be altered by a person."
When a client asks, "What could be causing my triglycerides to be so low; I'm really careful about my diet?" the nurse responds by asking the client: (Select all that apply.)
a. "Is your type 2 diabetes well managed?" b. "Have you ever been diagnosed with renal failure?" c. "Do you have a history of pancreatitis?" d. "Are you on medication for hyperthyroid-ism?" e. "Could you tell me how you are careful about your diet?"