Which of the following correlates with a sustained, high-amplitude PMI?
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Anemia
C) Fever
D) Hypertension
D) Hypertension
While hyperthyroidism, anemia, and fever can cause a high-amplitude PMI, pressure work by the heart, as seen in hypertension, causes the PMI to be sustained.
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The nurse reminds new parents that newborns must be protected from environments that are too cold or too hot because of which aspects of the newborn's physiology? (Select all that apply.)
a. Very little subcutaneous fat b. Low metabolic rates c. Ineffective sweat glands d. Small fluid reserves e. Low red blood cell counts
A patient who believes he has a peanut allergy presents at the emergency department concerned because he has ingested a small amount of commercially prepared food that may have contained peanut oil
Which nursing question best addresses the patient's risk for injury? 1. "Did you self-administer epinephrine?" 2. "What makes you think you are allergic to peanuts?" 3. "Have you every undergone testing for a peanut allergy?" 4. "Have you ever experienced an allergic reaction to peanuts before?"
Your client has been prescribed bed rest for one week. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for him?
1. Constipation 2. Perceived constipation 3. Risk for constipation 4. Diarrhea
The computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is a component of the electronic health care system being used in hospitals
This system allows prescriptions to be written electronically and automatically sent to the pharmacy or other necessary facilities. The nurse understands that the greatest benefit of the CPOE is: a. Lowered cost of prescriptions. b. Faster delivery of medications from pharmacy. c. That fewer errors occur. d. That the nurse must confirm prescriptions directly with physician.