A patient with cancer has developed probable cardiac tamponade. What are the most specific signs and symptoms that the nurse expects?
A) Flat jugular veins when erect
B) Muffled or distant heart sounds
C) Bradycardia and heart block
D) Generalized erythematous rash
B
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a. preexisting health conditions. b. nutritional status. c. psychosocial history. d. pain level.
Diagnosing a problem, selecting progressive change objectives, and maintaining change are steps in which change theory?
a. Roger's Diffusion of Innovations Theory b. Havelock's Change Model c. Lewin's Force-Field Model d. Lippitt's Phases of Change
The QT interval is the total time taken for ventricular depolarization and repolarization. Prolongation of the QT interval:
a. decreases the risk of lethal dysrhythmias. b. usually occurs when heart rate increases. c. increases the risk of lethal dysrhythmias. d. can only be measured with irregular rhythms.
Kristine would like to start HRT to treat the significant vasomotor symptoms she is experiencing during menopause. Education for a woman considering hormone replacement would include:
1. Explaining that HRT is totally safe if used short term 2. Telling her to ignore media hype regarding HRT 3. Discussing the advantages and risks of HRT 4. Encouraging the patient to use phytoestrogens with the HRT