A client has been admitted with third-degree AV block. What feature of third-degree heart block would the nurse expect to see on this client's ECG tracing?
A. Prolonged PR interval > 0.20 seconds
B. Decreased PR interval < 0.20 seconds
C. Consistent PR interval
D. Inconsistent PR interval
D
In third-degree heart block, P waves and QRS complexes are totally independent; therefore, the PR interval is not constant. This is the most characteristic feature of third-degree block.
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A) Retina B) Brainstem C) Cerebellum D) Vitreous humor
For an unconscious patient, which of the following interventions are necessary to provide for patient safety? Select all that apply
a. Talk to the patient as you provide care. b. Incorporate more touch in the plan of care. c. Give frequent eye care if blink reflex is absent. d. Keep the siderails up and bed in low position. e. Perform diligent oral care by irrigating with diluted mouthwash.
The client has been treated with a corticosteroid for the last 3 weeks for a severe inflammatory response. The condition has improved but is not resolved. The nurse plans care for this client based on what prediction?
1. The dose of the corticosteroid will be increased. 2. The corticosteroid therapy will be discontinued and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug will be started. 3. The client will be changed to a different corticosteroid. 4. Treatment for the inflammatory response will be discontinued.
What is the maximum amount of time allotted for a nonstress test?
A. 20 minutes B. 40 minutes C. 60 minutes