A patient is receiving a dopamine infusion for shock. What should the nurse expect to assess in the patient because of this medication?
a. Pain relief
b. Decreased heart rate
c. Increased blood pressure
d. Increased respiratory rate
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ANS: C
Dopamine strengthens myocardial contraction, increases systolic blood pressure, and increases cardiac output. A. Dopamine is not an analgesic. B. Dopamine increases the heart rate. D. Dopamine does not affect respiratory rate.
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The nurse recognizes that children who have congenital abnormalities, malignancies, gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, or central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are grouped into a special category called:
a. very dependent children. b. children requiring special education. c. children with special needs. d. children requiring long-term care.
The use of a diverse sample of study participants in multiple sites might affect:
A) Replicability of the study B) The ability to use randomization C) The ability to use masking as a strategy D) The study's external validity
Linear thinking has contributed to
A. Hierarchal business structures B. The development of separate departments in hospitals C. Discipline-specific educational programs for healthcare professionals D. All of the above
A client has been prescribed prazosin (Minipress). Which information should the nurse provide?
A. "Stay out of the sun until you determine if you become sun-sensitive." B. "Take this medication just before you go to bed." C. "This medication may make you dizzy." D. "This medication may slow your heart rate noticeably." E. "Do not take this medication with milk."