A patient is receiving albuterol as a bronchodilator. How does this agent work?
A) It mimics the parasympathetic nervous system.
B) It mimics the sympathetic nervous system.
C) It mimics the central nervous system.
D) It mimics the cardiotonic effects of digoxin (Lanoxin).
B
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During a routine office visit, a patient takes off his shoes and shows the nurse "this awful sore that won't heal." On inspection, the nurse notes a 3-cm round ulcer on the left great toe, with a pale ischemic base,
well-defined edges, and no drainage. The nurse should assess for other signs and symptoms of: a. Varicosities. b. Venous stasis ulcer. c. Arterial ischemic ulcer. d. Deep-vein thrombophlebitis.
While assessing a patient the nurse notes that the patient's ankle-brachial index (ABI) of the right leg is 0.40. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding?
A) Assess the patient's use of over-the-counter dietary supplements. B) Implement interventions relevant to arterial narrowing. C) Encourage the patient to increase intake of foods high in vitamin K. D) Adjust the patient's activity level to accommodate decreased coronary output.
According to the World Health Organization, what is the best definition for "health"?
a. Simply the absence of disease b. Involving the total person and environment c. Strictly personal in nature d. Status of pathological state
What should be the nurse's priority when caring for an adolescent in labor?
1. Support persons 2. Developmental level 3. Cultural background 4. Plans for keeping the infant