A 63-year-old patient with an acute myocardial infarction is on a cardiac monitor and begins to show some dysrhythmias. The physician will probably prescribe which intravenous medication?
a. Nitroglycerin
b. Digitalis
c. Lidocaine
d. Amyl nitrite
C
Management of dysrhythmias is accomplished by suppressing the impulse that triggers dysrhythmias.
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1. Use only light palpation on the kidney areas. 2. Use a deeper palpation on the kidney areas to feel the mass. 3. Omit palpating the kidney areas. 4. Examine the urethra for blood.
The nurse is preparing a patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for discharge. The nurse realizes that interventions for which nursing diagnosis should be priority for this patient?
1. Impaired Urinary Elimination related to spastic or flaccid bladder 2. Disturbed Thought Processes related to cognitive decline 3. Alteration in Vision Acuity related to ocular muscle involvement 4. Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to neuromuscular dysfunction
When undertaking a risk assessment of participants the researcher must?
a. Identify the benefits b. Identify the risks c. Manage the outcomes d. All of the above
MC Inmates can develop terminal illnesses while incarcerated and medical parole may not be indicated. Tertiary prevention interventions for this population include
A. Provide emotional and spiritual support. B. Monitor for adverse effects of treatment. C. Assistance from a personal care attendant. D. Monitor treatment compliance.