You would expect the blood pressure to be elevated in a patient suffering a heart attack
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A patient has just been diagnosed with TB. She is extremely upset and is asking questions concerning the medications she will have to take and how long she will have to take them. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Oh, please don't worry. Your doctor will explain everything to you." B) "You will take one drug for 1 month." C) "You will have multidrug therapy for 6 to 24 months." D) "We will discuss this when you are calmer."
When performing the physical examination of a child with c, which of the following would the nurse expect to assess?
A) Dullness over the lung fields B) Increased diaphragmatic excursion C) Decreased tactile fremitus D) Hyperresonance over the liver
The nurse is instructing a patient who will take psyllium (Metamucil) to treat constipation. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
a. The importance of consuming adequate amounts of water b. The need to monitor for systemic side effects c. The onset of action of 30 to 60 minutes after administration d. The need to use the dry form of Metamucil to prevent cramping
The American Cancer Society's Great American Smoke-out is an example of
A) population-based practice. B) community-focused practice. C) systems-focused practice. D) individual-focused practice.