An assessment finding of pulsus alternans may indicate evidence of
a. left-sided heart failure.
b. jugular venous distention.
c. pulmonary embolism.
d. myocardial ischemia.
A
Pulsus alternans describes a regular pattern of pulse amplitude changes that alternate between stronger and weaker beats. This finding is suggestive of end-stage left ventricular heart failure.
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a. develops clinical questions. b. creates workshops and in-services. c. seek answers to support the clinical decision. d. applies finding to patients. e. publishes a bulletin.
A nurse suspects that an older adult's insomnia may be partially attributable to excessive daytime napping. The nurse has taught the client that he may not need as much sleep as he believes he does
The nurse should know that older adults typically require how much sleep in any given 24-hour period? A) 5.5 to 7.5 hours B) 8 hours C) 7 to 9 hours D) 9 to 10 hours
A male patient is 6 feet 2 inches tall with a body weight of 145 lbs. The nurse would calculate this patient's BMI to be which of the following?
1. 13.7 2. 19.5 3. 18.7 4. 14.3
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A. Accountable Care Organization Act B. Independence at Home Act C. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act D. Patient Centered Medical Home Act