Which is likely to cause orthostatic hypotension in older adult patients?
1) Decreased baroreceptor response
2) Decreased compliance/stiffer vessels
3) Increased peripheral vascular resistance
4) Rigid arteries
ANS: 1
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The nurse knows active assistive range of motion is:
a. when the patient is able to independently move all joints. b. when the patient is able to partially move all joints. c. when the caregiver must move the patient's joints. d. when the patient is performing isotonic exercises.
The nurse observes a prominent U wave on the client's electrocardiograph (ECG) tracing. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Document the finding as a normal variant. b. Review the client's daily electrolyte re-sults. c. Move the crash cart closer to the client's room. d. Call for an immediate electrocardiogram.
According to the unit's policy for call-ins, a nurse is suspended for 3 days because of excessive call-ins that occur within 15 minutes of shift change. The nurse states, "You are unfair to me." Which theory would disprove the nurse's statement?
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