A patient suffers from Raynaud's Disease. _________________ ________________ are used to improve blood flow
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Nonselective alpha blockers
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Which modification should the nurse implement when caring for a postoperative patient after cataract surgery?
a. Early ambulation is not necessary. b. Remove the dressing immediately. c. Omit instructions relative to coughing. d. Omit use of an incentive spirometer for deep breathing.
The community health nurse is aware that research needs to be designed to increase understanding of the determinants of health disparities and culturally appropriate strategies and interventions to reduce
and eliminate health disparities in underserved and vulnerable populations. What organization would offer the most information as the nurse begins research in that area? A) WHO B) NINR C) Office of Minority Health D) Institute of Medicine
When a patient asks a nurse about the effect of chronic excessive alcohol use on the heart, the nurse's best response would be:
a. "Alcohol has little effect on the heart. You should be more concerned about your liver." b. "Heart failure is a major heart problem that develops in patients who use excessive alcohol." c. "Excessive alcohol use can lower your blood pressure and predispose you to chest pain." d. "Drinking over five drinks per day has been shown to protect the heart from the effects of fats."
The nurse documenting the presence of pain in a patient with possible gastric ulcer would anticipate that the pain would occur at which time?
a. In the morning b. Erratically, without pattern c. At bedtime d. With meals