An instrument can be valid even when it is not reliable

A) True
B) False


B

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Following coronary bypass graft (CABG) surgery for a massive myocardial infarction (MI) located on his left ventricle, the ICU nurses are assessing for clinical manifestations of cardiogenic shock

Which of the following assessment findings would confirm that the client may be in the early stages of cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply. A) Decreasing mean arterial pressure (MAP) B) Low BP reading of 86/60 C) Urine output of 15 mL last hour D) Low pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) E) Periods of confusion

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You receive an order for a loading dose of phenobarbital 5 mg/min to run intravenously for your patient in over 2.5 hours. The total IV volume in the bag is 250 ml. Using 15 drops per milliliter, select the correct number of drops per minute that will be administered to the patient.

A. 40 drops/min B. 25 drops/min C. 50 drops/min D. None of these

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The purpose of obtaining a nursing history is to

A) Assist the physician to establish a medical diagnosis B) Minimize the time required to establish a nursing diagnosis C) Focus on objective physical data specific to the patient D) Identify actual and potential nursing diagnoses

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The nurse is finished conducting nutritional education with a patient about the DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet. The patient would like to complete the breakfast menu for tomorrow

Which foods offered for breakfast would be most appropriate for the patient to choose? (Select all that apply.) a. Grapefruit b. Bacon c. Whole milk d. Orange juice e. Eggs f. Oatmeal

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