An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) delivers a shock to a patient
A) at continuous intervals.
B) once each day.
C) when programmed by the patient.
D) following a life-threatening rhythm.
D
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a. Air embolism b. Allergic reaction c. Hemolytic reaction d. Circulatory overload
A client is recovering from an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP). Which of the following should the nurse assess as possible complications from this procedure? (Select all that apply.)
1. Perforation of the stomach 2. Perforated duodenum 3. Pancreatitis 4. Aspiration of gastric contents 5. Anaphylactic reaction to the contrast dye 6. Perforated bladder
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a. "The X-ray is a picture of your tummy to see what makes it hurt. The X-ray will not hurt." b. "I will go get a book that describes the special rays involved in X-rays, the different types of X-rays, and how the film is developed to provide a picture." c. "Let me get someone from X-ray to explain this to you and to take you down to X-ray so you can see all the different equipment." d. "Your health care practitioner will explain this complicated process to you and your caregivers just before you have the X-ray."
Chloe, a 13-year-old girl, has herpes simplex 1 on her lip. She asks the school nurse if the virus is contagious. The best answer from the school nurse is:
1. "Yes, it is contagious for at least one week.". 2. "No, the virus is dormant in your body and is not contagious.". 3. "Yes, but it is past the incubation period once you see it on your skin, so it is no longer contagious.". 4. "No, the virus occurs because of poor hygiene.".