The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient with congestive heart failure. The patient reports fatigue when trying to get up and walk
The patient is prescribed digoxin and Lasix (furosemide). Which is the most likely cause for the patient's current problem?
1) Diminished blood flow to the brain
2) Diminished blood flow to the extremities
3) Hypokalemia
4) Hyperkalemia
ANS: 3
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a. Very dependent children b. Children requiring special education c. Children with special needs d. Children requiring long-term care
Conversion disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and hypochondriasis are all ________ disorders.
a. Psychosomatic b. Somatoform c. Dissociative d. Anxiety
The nurse is teaching a class on stroke prevention. Which of the following statements is accurate about studies conducted on telehealth decision-making and diagnosing of strokes?
a. Several studies show telehealth decision making and diagnosing of strokes are just as effective and may be more cost effective. b. Studies conducted on telehealth decision making and diagnosing of strokes have been inconclusive. c. Studies show telehealth decision making and diagnosing of strokes are less effective and less cost effective. d. Several studies show telehealth decision making and diagnosing of strokes are just as effective but less cost effective.
A nurse is working on a cruise ship. Which of the following is one of the most important skills in which this nurse must be proficient?
A) Performing complex technical skills B) Performing first-aid and life-support measures C) Teaching preventive measures to clients D) Performing detoxification for clients