While conducting a cardiovascular physical examination, the nurse suspects an older patient has congestive heart failure. What did the nurse assess in the patient?
A) Harsh holosystolic murmur at the apex
B) S3 heart sound
C) Carotid bruits
D) S4 heart sound
B
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Which behavior will young children most likely display when experiencing acute pain?
1. Thrashing of arms and legs 2. Ability to concentrate 3. Cooperation with treatments 4. Deep sleep
A patient is to undergo a surgical procedure and needs to be unconscious for the procedure. What anesthetic agent is most appropriate?
A) Inhaled halothane B) Subcutaneous lidocaine C) Intravenous midazolam D) Intravenous succinylcholine
__________ is how the client displays his or her emotions through facial, vocal, or gestural behavior
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A registered nurse in the Northwest Territory provides care at a clinic serving Aboriginal patients. Which of the following facts will help him plan his care for this population? The Aboriginal peoples have:
1) Higher rates of diabetes, TB, and smoking and a lower life expectancy than do non-Aboriginal peoples. 2) Lower rates of heart disease but higher rates of cancer than do non-Aboriginal peoples. 3) Higher than average educational levels but lower than average health outcomes. 4) Reduced healthcare needs in the Northwest Territory compared to those in other parts of Canada.