Which of the following medications would you expect to be included in the treatment of a patient with congestive heart failure? Select all that apply
a. Nitrates
b. Beta-adrenergic agents
c. Diuretics
d. Anticoagulants
B, C
Beta-adrenergic agents block stimulation of beta receptors in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and decrease heart rate, slow conduction through the AV node, and decrease myocardial oxygen demand by reducing myocardial contractility. Diuretics increase removal of sodium and water from the body through increased urine output. Diuretics reduce the volume of circulating blood and prevent accumulation of fluid in the pulmonary circulation.
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He is using the Wheels of Wellness as a model for his planned interventions. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate based on this model? Choose all that apply. 1) Creating a weekly discussion group focused on contemporary news 2) Facilitating a relationship between local pastors and residents of subsidized housing 3) Coordinating a senior tutorial program for local children at the housing center 4) Establishing an on-site healthcare clinic operating one day per week
A scrub nurse thinks aseptic technique may have been broken while setting up the instrument stand in the operating room. Which of these actions should the scrub nurse take NEXT?
a. Ask the circulating nurse to remove and replace the instrument setup, rescrub, and set up the area again. b. No action is necessary, because the client is already on preoperative antibiotics. c. Report the possible compromise in private to the anesthesiologist. d. Request a replacement setup and proceed to prepare for the surgery.
The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses recognizes that confidentiality:
a. flows from respect for persons and is an absolute requirement in all situations. b. is restricted to legal regulations and definitions. c. is not absolute and may be modified to protect the patient or other innocent people. d. None of the above
The nurse in a community clinic is providing a nutrition course for pregnant women
The nurse tells them that the fish a pregnant woman should avoid or eat in limited amounts include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Golden snapper. 2. Swordfish. 3. Tuna. 4. Farmed salmon. 5. Tilapia.