What feature of a newborn shunts blood from the right atrium directly into the left atrium, bypassing the lungs?
A) Foramen ovale
B) Ductus arteriosus
C) Placental insufficiency
D) Injection fraction
A
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a. Every hour b. Every 2 hours c. Every 4 hours d. Every 8 hours
The Internet offers a number of unique ways to market the organization. What are some of the ways companies use the Internet to create interest in their unique goods or services? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Securing domain names for a business 2. Arranging for e-mail addresses 3. Hosting one or more websites 4. Designing a company website. 5. Creating application for smart phones
The client is at risk for development of a pressure ulcer. Which supports the nurse's decision to address the client's iron-deficiency anemia for prevention or treatment of a pressure ulcer? Ane-mia leads to:
1. Decreased tissue oxygenation 2. Increases mobility impairment 3. Reduced tissue tensile strength 4. Decreased level of consciousness
The nurse is preparing to administer an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor to a patient who has hypertension. The nurse notes peripheral edema and swelling of the patient's lips
The patient has a blood pressure of 160/80 mm Hg and a heart rate of 76 beats per minute. What is the nurse's next action? a. Administer the dose and observe carefully for hypotension. b. Hold the dose and notify the provider of a hypersensitivity reaction. c. Notify the provider and request an order for a diuretic medication. d. Request an order for serum electrolytes and renal function tests.