A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client. The client inquires about the functions of
the arteries. Which is the function of arteries?
A) To serve as a capacitance vessels for blood
B) To exchange oxygen and nutrients with body cells
C) To take the blood back into the heart's chambers
D) To carry oxygenated blood to the body cells
D
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Which of the following diagnostics would the nurse anticipate the physician ordering for the client? (Select all that apply.) 1. Complete blood count (CBC) 2. Blood type and crossmatch 3. Urine drug screen 4. Thyroid profile 5. Serum sodium
The time required for the amount of drug in the body to decrease by 50% is called:
1. Steady state 2. Half-life 3. Phase II metabolism 4. Reduced bioavailability time
Atropine would be most useful for a victim of bioterrorism who experienced exposure to
1. ionizing radiation. 2. nerve gas. 3. bacterial agents. 4. viral agents.
Mrs. Taylor's psychiatrist has explained the potential benefits of ECT in the treatment of her depression. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most likely to apply to a client who is scheduled to soon begin ECT?
A) Risk for anxiety B) Risk for decisional conflict C) Risk for impaired physical mobility D) Risk for ineffective protection