A patient is admitted to the emergency room in atrial flutter. Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions will assist in maintaining normal sinus rhythm?
A) Implantation of a cardioverter–defibrillator
B) Administer potassium chloride with dextrose IV
C) Administer procainamide (Pronestyl)
D) Surgical intervention with a new mitral valve
A
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An older adult patient is diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. What would be an appropriate recommendation by the nurse?
A) Spend time outdoors at least twice per week B) Increase intake of leafy green vegetables C) Start taking a multivitamin each morning D) Eat red meat at least once per week
The nurse is preparing to discuss the most frequent causes of death in adolescents with a group of high school students. On which area should the nurse focus during this discussion?
A) Water safety B) Home safety C) Firearm safety D) Motor vehicle safety
A client is receiving 1 liter of Dextrose 5% and 0.45% normal saline with 40 mEq KCL infusing at 20 gtts/min. The drop factor is 15 gtts/mL. How much KCL is the client receiving each minute?
1. 0.053 mEq 2. 0.53 mEq 3. 5.3 mEq 4. 53 mEq
A patient in labor does not want to have an episiotomy because several friends had wound infections afterward. What can the nurse do to reduce the risk of the patient needing an episiotomy? (Select all that apply.)
A) Provide perineal massage B) Push in the side-lying position C) Increase the intake of vitamin C D) Apply warm compresses to the perineum E) Soak in warm water during the early phase of labor