The nurse is auscultating a client's blood pressure, and identifies which of the following as the portion of the blood pressure cycle reflecting the break in sounds occurring between the first and second sounds?
A) Auscultatory gap
B) Korotkoff sounds
C) Phase V
D) Diastolic value
A
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A) The circumference of the stoma B) The narrowest part of the stoma C) The widest part of the stoma D) Half the width of the stoma
The nurse is preparing to administer popamine (Dopastat) for a client who is experiencing cardiogenic and hypovolemic shock. Which effects does the nurse anticipate will occur? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Effects depend on the dose. 2. An increase of renal blood flow 3. An increase of cardiac output 4. Hypotension 5. Decreased urine output
When administering vincristine, the nurse knows that its dose-limiting toxicity primarily affects what system?
1. Renal 2. Pulmonary 3. Cardiac 4. Central nervous system
The nurse is providing patient education about the administration of ritonavir (Norvir). What statement by the patient demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I can take my medicine with my coffee." b. "I should take my medicine with a glass of milk." c. "I may take my medication with water but on an empty stomach." d. "I may take my medication with a very low-fat meal."