A nurse is caring for a client who has been started on ibutilide (Corvert). Which assessment is a priority for this client?
a. Blood pressure measurement
b. BUN and creatinine
c. ECG
d. Lung sounds
Answer: c. ECG
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Which of the following patients should the nurse be assessing for long QT syndrome?
A) A 95-year-old patient with Alzheimer's who is having periods of apnea B) A 32-year-old male admitted for cocaine overdose with long history of illicit drug abuse C) A 56-year-old female admitted for total hysterectomy due to excessive bleeding and clotting D) A 68-year-old male who was in a car accident with sternal bruising and fractured femur
A patient is being evaluated for malnutrition. Which laboratory test results should the nurse recognize will support that finding?
Select all that apply. 1. low serum potassium 2. low white blood cell count 3. elevated serum albumin 4. elevated red blood cell count 5. low serum sodium
The government agency that protects the health and safety of employees is the
A) Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). D) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Organize the following steps in developing a strategic unit-based action plan
1. Determine specific strategies for each goal. 2. Select goals to be achieved. 3. Define the purpose or mission. 4. Monitor and update the plan 5. Identify resources for accomplishing goals. a. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4 b. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5 c. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 d. 1, 2, 5, 4, 3