Tachycardia is one of the first signs of cardiac compensation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
You might also like to view...
The nurse is reviewing prenatal charts. A client at 24 weeks has a history of class II heart disease secondary to rheumatic fever. What would the nurse expect to see in the chart?
1. Dyspnea and chest pain with mild exertion. 2. Elective cesarean birth scheduled for 37 weeks. 3. Discussed need for labor epidural and vacuum extraction. 4. Respiratory rate 28, pulse 110, 3+ pre-tibial edema bilaterally.
The nurse is developing a written plan of care for a patient receiving vaccines. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Ineffective tissue perfusion if severe reaction occurs B) Chronic pain related to local, gastrointestinal (GI), and flu-like effects C) Monitoring effectiveness of comfort measures and adherence to the regimen D) Monitoring patient's blood serum levels
Which of the following patients is at the greatest risk for developing cancer of the tongue?
A) A 65-year-old man with alcoholism who smokes B) A 45-year-old woman who smokes and has diabetes C) A 32-year-old man who uses smokeless tobacco and has hypertension D) A 57-year-old man with alcoholism and a history of dental caries
While completing a health history on a patient who has recently experienced a seizure, the nurse would assess for what characteristic associated with the postictal state?
A) Epileptic cry B) Confusion C) Urinary incontinence D) Body rigidity