A nurse explains that the force against which the left ventricle must work to force the blood into the circulation is called _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
peripheral vascular resistance
Peripheral vascular resistance is the pressure against which the left ventricle must work to put blood in the circulating volume.
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A female client is 3 days postoperative and has been receiving meperidine (Demerol) for pain control. The family mentions to the nurse that the client has been taking phenelzine (Nardil) for years for her depression
The client did not list this medication on admission. What signs and symptoms should the nurse look for in case of reaction between these two medications? a. Increased pulse and respirations b. Hyperactivity and difficulty concentrating c. Increased tearing and increased urinary output d. Sedation, disorientation, and hallucinations
A client, aged 30 years, tells his case manager "I do not have bipolar disorder anymore, so I do not
need the medicine and the blood tests. I was in the hospital twice for a few days a year or so ago. Then you got into the act to get me a place to live and SSI checks. All that is wrong now is I am bored and I do not have any friends." The nurse assesses the client as demonstrating a. denial. b. projection. c. rationalization. d. identification.
When doing a bimanual examination of the ovaries, the examiner palpates quickly and gently. Why should this part of the examination be brief?
A) If palpated, ovaries feel like a large walnut B) Ovaries have no feeling C) Ovaries are similar to gonads in their sensitivity D) The ovary can never be felt
Prior to receiving lumbar epidural anesthesia, the nurse would anticipate placing the laboring client in which position?
1. On her right side in the center of the bed with her back curved 2. Lying prone with a pillow under her chest 3. On her left side with the bottom leg straight and the top leg slightly flexed 4. Sitting on the edge of the bed