The highest priority nursing intervention when administering verapamil (Calan) is to monitor _____ closely
a. blood pressure
b. heart rate
c. body temperature
d. respiratory rate
ANS: B
As verapamil is a calcium channel blocker, the heart rate will be the most sensitive indicator.
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1. Nondisjunction has not occurred. 2. The fetus's organ systems are involved. 3. There is trisomy in the placenta. 4. There is trisomy in at least one fetal tissue.
When possible, drug therapy is postponed until after pregnancy and lactation. Which acute and chronic conditions must be managed during pregnancy?
1. Epilepsy. 2. Serious cystic acne. 3. Sexually transmitted diseases. 4. Gestational diabetes. 5. Hypertension.
Which statement about bed wheels is correct?
a. Bed wheels are unlocked at all times ex-cept when moving the bed. b. Bed wheels must be unlocked when giv-ing bedside care. c. Lock bed wheels when transferring a per-son to and from the bed. d. Bed wheels are unlocked when the bed is in the lowest horizontal position.
A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder says, "My pain is from an undiagnosed injury. I can't take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because my family has to help me so much."
It is important for the nurse to assess: a. mood. b. cognitive style. c. secondary gains. d. identity and memory.