The excessive prolongation of the QT interval by antiarrhythmic drugs can lead to all of the following except:
A. hypotension.
B. ventricular arrhythmias.
C. hypoglycemia.
D. fainting.
Answer: C
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The nurse who cares for patients at an assisted living facility is planning a program to address safer sex in older adults. Why would this program be important? (Select all that apply.)
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A nurse decides to use a Haddon Matrix to evaluate factors that may contribute to patient falls on the medical units of the hospital. What is the minimum number of boxes that should be drawn on the grid to be filled out? ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word