When palpating the aortic area, you detect the presence of a thrill, which is an abnormal finding related to aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation resulting in turbulent blood flow in the
a. aorta. c. right ventricle.
b. left ventricle. d. pulmonary artery.
B
Aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation create turbulent blood flow in the left ventricle which can be palpated as a thrill. Pulmonic stenosis and pulmonic regurgitation create turbulent blood flow in the right ventricle that may be palpated as a thrill.
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A. Arranging a family-physician conference to clarify treatment plans B. Encouraging treatment options based on personal beliefs and values C. Giving contact information for governmental assistance agencies D. Working on a political campaign to reduce poverty in the state
Which client statements does the nurse recognize as common concerns about genetic testing?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I am afraid the needle stick will hurt my baby." 2. "I am afraid that I will not be able to get health insurance for my baby if there is a genetic problem." 3. "I am afraid my health insurer will make the rest of the family get tested if something shows up on the baby's test." 4. "I don't think I could stand it if I knew something was wrong with my baby." 5. "If we find out something is wrong, we won't be able to afford treatment."
As a male person ages, he usually experiences difficulty in urinating
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which premedication assessment(s) would the nurse obtain prior to the initiation of bumetanide (Bumex)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Serum potassium b. Bowel sounds c. Lung sounds d. Orientation level e. Blood pressure