A patient had a myocardial infarction that damaged the SA node, which is no longer functioning as the pacemaker of the heart. What heart rate would the healthcare provider expect the patient to have?
a. 60 to 70 beats/min
b. 40 to 60 beats/min
c. 30 to 40 beats/min
d. 10 to 20 beats/min
Answer: b. 40 to 60 beats/min
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Parents of an adolescent ask the school nurse, "It is OK for our adolescent to get a job?" The nurse should answer telling the parents the effects of adolescents who work more than 20 hours a week are what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Can lead to fatigue b. Can lead to poorer grades c. Improves an interest in school d. Enhances development and identity e. Can reduce extracurricular involvement
Which of the following would be most appropriate when interviewing a 66-year-old woman who presents at a healthcare facility with her son and daughter-in-law?
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What data do nurses collect when assessing a patient's wound? Select all that apply
a. Skin turgor b. Width, length, and depth c. Presence of pulsations d. Wound color e. Presence of edema f. Drainage color