When measuring the blood pressure (BP) of a client with vascular disease, the nurse
obtains readings of greater than 10-point difference between both arms. This is an
indication of which condition?
A) Sign of a circulatory problem
B) Arterial occlusion in the arm with the lower pressure
C) Hemorrhage or shock
D) Orthostatic hypotension
B
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A nurse manager is responsible for directing the patient care on a subacute geriatric medicine unit at the local hospital. What is the final step that the manager should take in the process of directing patient care?
A) Gather input from patients and their families B) Determine each staff members' qualifications and job description C) Evaluate the performance of nursing staff D) Organize the delegation process
The nurse is caring for a patient with deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity. The patient exhibits a decrease in pulse oximetry readings from 98% to 86%, shortness of breath with a respiratory rate of 34, and is now disoriented to place
The nurse recognizes that these findings are caused by what complication? A) Pulmonary edema B) Cardiac tamponade C) Pulmonary embolus D) Tension pneumothorax
The written plan of an organisation's official position, based on their purpose and goals on a specific health situation, that are intended to guide and determine decisions for improving a specific health situation is referred to as:
a. Ethical commitment b. Initiatives c. Policy d. Accreditation documents
The nurse is caring for the newborn of a client who received magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. Which fetal effects should the nurse attribute to the client's medication treatment? Select all that apply
1. Flushing 2. Lethargy 3. Hypotonia 4. Poor sucking reflex 5. Respiratory depression