An operating room nurse is preparing for a surgical procedure for an infant. The nurse's perioperative care is based on what physiologic factor that puts infants at greater risk from surgery than adults?
A) increased vascular rigidity C) lower total blood volume
B) diminished chest expansion D) decreased peripheral circulation
C
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a. Safety in the home b. Nutritional elements in Meals on Wheels federally funded food for elderly people c. Activities of daily living d. Cardiac output in persons with congestive heart failure
A patient has been receiving regular doses of an agonist for 2 weeks. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate?
A) The drug will decrease in effectiveness B) The drug will increase in effectiveness C) There will be a steady state with no anticipated changes D) The drug will cause excessive therapeutic effects even when administered in small doses.
A quality-improvement program uses the plan, do, check, and act cycle to improve performance. Which part of the process involves using statistical data to determine progress?
A) Check B) Plan C) Do D) Act
The client reports to the nurse that she feels as if her eyes are persistently dry. This symptom is consistent with a deficiency in which dietary element?
A) Protein B) Vitamin D C) Calcium D) Vitamin A