Which of the following foods should the nurse teach a client with heart failure to avoid or limit when following a 2-gram sodium diet?
A. Apples
B. Tomato juice
C. Whole wheat bread
D. Beef tenderloin
Ans: B. Tomato juice
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The nurse manager of a unit uses strategic planning when the manager:
a. Decreases staffing b. Increases duplication of efforts c. Sets unrealistic goals d. Gives direction to the unit
Which sign or symptom associated with the adverse effects of nelfinavir (Viracept) would most concern the nurse?
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MC The heart rate can be calculated using the ECG strip by
A. Counting the number of P waves in a 6-second strip and dividing by 10. B. Dividing the number of small blocks between R waves into 1500. C. Counting the number of QRS complexes in a 1-minute strip and dividing by 10. D. Counting the number of QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 60.