Which anatomical area should the nurse display a client when providing education about the point of origin of a pulmonary embolism?

A. Right ventricle
B. Left atrium
C. Left ventricle
D. Right atrium


Answer: A

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A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep." This is an example of which communication technique?

1. The therapeutic technique of giving advice 2. The therapeutic technique of defending 3. The nontherapeutic technique of presenting reality 4. The nontherapeutic technique of giving reassurance

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Appropriateness of logic, sequence, cohesion, and relevance to topics are markers for the assessment of:

a. mood and feelings. b. attention span. c. thought process and content. d. abstract reasoning.

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Which of the following is a chemical agent utilized within the autonomic nervous system?

a. histamine c. levonorgestrel b. norepinephrine d. methylxanthine

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The client's arterial blood gas sample reveals pH 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg, and HCO3– 22. Which does the nurse implement?

1. Instruct client to breathe into a paper bag. 2. Activates the emergency resuscitation team. 3. Instructs the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Gives the client sodium bicarbonate by mouth.

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