A nurse noting a peaked T wave on the electrocardiogram (ECG) of a patient with Addison disease recognizes this complex as suggestive of _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia will cause an elevated, peaked T wave.
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The nurse is sensitive to the cultural beliefs of Native Americans; they practice rituals for the improvement of their health by creating harmony among __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. mind b. faith c. wellness d. spirit e. body
While working with a patient in crisis, a nurse attempts to help the patient identify the relationship between the event precipitating the crisis and the patient's subsequent feelings and behaviors. This is an example of:
a. clarification. b. support of defenses. c. reinforcement of behavior. d. raising the patient's self-esteem.
Loss of muscle tone in the intestines may be responsible for
Select the phrase that will correctly identify significant changes one can expect to occur in the normal aging process. a. tumors in the intestine b. difficulty in voiding c. frequent urination d. constipation
A patient is demonstrating manifestations of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which action should the nurse take if unfamiliar with the assessment data and behaviors associated with this disorder?
1. Document all subjective and objective data provided by the patient. 2. Ask the primary health provider to identify needed subjective and objective assessment data. 3. Research obsessive-compulsive disorder in the medical dictionary. 4. Consult the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for diagnostic criteria.