What is the purpose of an electrocardiogram??
A) To capture any heart irregularities
B) To measure heart muscle activity
C) To capture any arrhythmias
D) To reduce electrical interference from outside of the body
B
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a. Hold the next dose of the medication; this is an adverse reaction. b. Administer the drug: this is an expected response to the drug. c. Notify the physician; this is a side effect of the medication. d. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence of toxicity of the drug.
During an interview, a client tells the nurse that he has a feeling of a connection to a higher power. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
A) Spirituality B) Transcendence beyond self C) Cultural identity D) Religiousness
A 12-year-old patient has acute diarrhea and an upper respiratory infection. Other family members have had similar symptoms, which have resolved. The primary care NP should recommend:
a. diphenoxylate (Lomotil). b. attapulgite (Kaopectate). c. an electrolyte solution (Pedialyte). d. bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol).
A 72-year-old Arabian American patient has just been diagnosed with cancer of the colon. The family does not want the patient to be told about the diagnosis. Which action by the nurse is best initially?
a. Tell the patient anyway, because patients have a right to know. b. Call a religious counselor. c. Insist that the family tell the patient about the diagnosis. d. Respect the family's wishes.