The patient has been in the ICU following an acute myocardial infarction 3 days earlier. During an initial assessment of the patient, the nurse detects a heart murmur that the patient did not have previously. The nurse should __________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
notify the physician
Impaired blood flow through the heart indicates the need for immediate medical attention. Some murmurs are benign.
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a. hypersensitivity. b. hematologic toxicity. c. kernicterus. d. renal toxicity.
A client has had two TIAs. Priority nursing actions focus on
a. helping the client reduce risk factors for stroke. b. providing emotional support during this stressful time. c. teaching the client's family about rehabilitation. d. working with a speech therapist on speech problems.
In which way will information technology affect nursing research?
1. The complexities of this technology may make some aspects of research unappealing. 2. It will make data mining more difficult. 3. It will likely increase research activity. 4. It will make working with statistics more difficult.
A nurse is assessing patients in the pediatric intensive care unit for signs of hypoperfusion. Which assessment findings are indicative of this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A. Capillary refill: 2 seconds B. Mean arterial pressure: 32 mm Hg C. Mental status: lethargic D. Pedal pulses: bounding E. Urinary output: 2 mL/kg/hour