Describe what the "measurement of blood pressure" means
The systolic reading (the top reading) is the pressure exerted on the inside walls of the blood vessels when the heart is expanding. The diastolic reading (the bottom reading) is the pressure exerted on the inside walls of the blood vessels when the heart is relaxing.
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A) "During episodes of nausea, I will drink clear liquids." B) "I may be drowsy as a result of taking this medication." C) "This medication should be taken on a full stomach." D) "I will need to take supplemental potassium while I am taking this medication."
A nurse is assisting a client with a partial airway obstruction. What resuscitation efforts should the nurse perform to provide relief to a client with a partial airway obstruction of the throat?
A) Perform the Heimlich maneuver. B) Encourage and provide physical support to the client. C) Sweep the finger in the throat and remove the obstruction. D) Activate emergency medical system immediately.
Which laboratory blood test result for a patient taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Septra) does the nurse report immediately to the prescriber?
a. Red blood cells (RBCs) 2.2 million/mm3 b. International normalized ratio (INR) 1.6 c. White blood cells (WBCs) 6,000/mm3 d. Sodium 134 mEq/L
A break or rip in the outer layers of the skins is known as:
a. An incision b. A penetrating wound c. A contusion d. A skin tear