The main advantage of using a porcine heterograft valve over mechanical, man-made valves is the
A) cost involved.
B) efficiency of the valve.
C) lower risk of thromboembolism.
D) long-term durability.
C
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a. Should be crushed to be most effective b. Dissolve in the stomach c. Are liquids d. Are injectables
Which activities are expected from the nurse manager as team leader? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Offering constructive criticism 2. Settling all employee conflicts 3. Encouraging group discussions 4. Facilitate group processes 5. Foster team dependence
Throughout the world the rate of ectopic pregnancy has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. This is believed to be due primarily to scarring of the fallopian tubes as a result of pelvic infection, inflammation, or surgery
The nurse who suspects that a client has early signs of ectopic pregnancy should be observing her for symptoms including which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Pelvic pain b. Abdominal pain c. Unanticipated heavy bleeding d. Vaginal spotting or light bleeding e. Missed period
To assist parents of an infant who has atopic dermatitis to realistically reduce the number of causative factors in their child's environment, which of these suggestions should the nurse offer?
a. removal of all actual or potential allergens from the home environment b. frequent bathing in mild baby soap to remove sebaceous secretions from the scalp c. frequent diaper changes, exposing affected areas to air, and use of a barrier ointment or cream d. moving the family pet outside of the home