A nurse is working with a cardiac patient who is anxious about his upcoming surgery. At his request, the nurse hands him his MP3 player
After the patient listens to his MP3 player for a few moments, the nurse notices on the patient's heart rate monitor that his heart rate has decreased somewhat. What physiological response would explain this decrease in heart rate?
A) Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and the subsequent release of norepinephrine
B) Release of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla
C) Release of norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla
D) Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system and the subsequent release of acetylcholine
D
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The nurse should help the client to identify skills transferable to a future position by stating which of the following? a. "I am sorry to learn about your job loss." b. "Your wife stated you were a reliable, trustworthy worker." c. "Think of your strengths associated with your previous job position." d. "The career office really considers you employable."
A nurse is assessing the safety in the community using primary data. Which of the following data would be useful for the nurse to collect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Number of billboards in the area b. Interviews with health care providers who are familiar with the community c. Observation of community members d. Nurse's own observations e. Morbidity and mortality rates
Oxygen-conserving devices (OCDs) reduce the amount of oxygen the patient uses, resulting in an overall cost reduction to the patient
The type of OCD that stores oxygen in a chamber during the expiratory phase of respirations is known as the _______________. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Which patient has the highest risk for type 2 diabetes?
a. A 20-year-old man who drinks a can of beer every evening b. A 35-year-old man with a family history of pancreatic cancer c. A 50-year-old woman with a stressful lifestyle d. A 55-year-old woman who is 5'3" tall and weighs 194 pounds