A patient presents to the CCU with acute, decompensated heart failure. The nurse observes that this patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypotension. She eats a low-sodium diet and drinks alcohol excessively
Which of the following are contributing factors to this patient's heart failure? Select all that apply.
A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B) Hypotension
C) Low-sodium diet
D) Excessive alcohol intake
A
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a. Encourage the parent to verbalize feelings. b. Encourage the parent not to worry so much. c. Assess the parent for other signs of inadequate parenting. d. Reassure the parent that colic rarely lasts past age 9 months.
What ethical principle underlies the statement in the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) Code for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses,
"The practical nurse provides health care to all patients regardless of race, creed, cultural background, disease, or lifestyle"? a. Autonomy b. Confidentiality c. Beneficence d. Justice
A child with a suspected cardiovascular disorder is to undergo diagnostic testing and is scheduled for an echocardiogram. When explaining this test to the child, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
A) "This test will check the pattern of how your heart is beating." B) "They'll take a picture of your chest to look at the heart's size." C) "A special wand that picks up sound is used to check your heart." D) "Small patches are attached to your chest to check the heart rhythm."
Quantitative researchers focus on concrete concepts, whereas qualitative researchers study abstract constructs
A) True B) False