The client has an order for the drug digitalis, which has the effect of decreasing the heart rate. Which site should the nurse use to obtain a pulse rate prior to administering the medication?
a. Radial
b. Temporal
c. Apical
d. Brachial
ANS: C
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The nurse provides care to patients in a long-term care facility that embraces the Continuity Theory of Aging. Which actions will the nurse plan to promote this theory? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Plan rest periods between activities. 2. Introduce patients to a wide variety of new activities. 3. Encourage family members to visit with the patients. 4. Suggest avoiding activities that do not bring satisfaction. 5. Remind patients that withdrawing from activities is expected
A nurse tallies the patient satisfaction surveys and approves the use of an agency nurse because of the high census. This nurse is involved in which nursing role?
a. Change agent b. Educator c. Manager d. Coordinator
Which statement reflects a possible barrier to effective listening?
1. The staff members feel that the manager communicates with them. 2. The staff members have known each other and the manager for a long time. 3. There is open-ended questioning by the manager. 4. The manager seeks out information that might be negative.
The patient has been recently diagnosed with hypertension with a sustained blood pressure of 144/90 mmHg. The patient is concerned about effects on the body. What effects of hypertension on the body will the nurse include in her education of this patient?
1. Kidney damage 2. Stroke 3. Liver failure 4. Heart failure 5. Blindness