Which of the following adverse effects may occur due to a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker?
1. Bradycardia
2. Hepatic impairment
3. Increased contractility
4. Edema of the hands and feet
4
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A postoperative patient rapidly presents with hypotension; rapid, thready pulse; oliguria; and cold, pale skin. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing a hemorrhage. What should be the nurse's first action?
A) Leave and promptly notify the physician. B) Quickly attempt to determine the cause of hemorrhage. C) Begin resuscitation. D) Put the patient in the Trendelenberg position.
The concept of _____ does not work well when applied to health care, because the general rule that when the price of an item or service goes up then the demand goes down does not necessarily apply to the public's demand for (or their belief in
their right to obtain) a health care item or service. a. price elasticity c. economics b. scarcity d. cost maximization
It is important for you as a nurse to identify your own spiritual beliefs because
a. they will help you identify and understand your own biases and points of view, as well as help you empathize with patients and their decisions based on their own spiritual beliefs. b. it is necessary to be able to express your views to your patients when doing their spiritual assessment. c. you will be able to advise patients when dealing with issues of a spiritual nature. d. you will be able to accept your patients' beliefs and help them even when their beliefs conflict with your personal beliefs.
What activity would most likely promote a positive feeling of well-being in a graduate nurse about 6 months after employment?
a. Have a group of staff nurses over for a party. b. Participate in hospital-sponsored programs for community health. c. Spend some time with an old friend who is in the middle of a divorce. d. Get involved in a new hobby and attend social gatherings to meet new people.