The client has a long history of hypertension, and has developed heart failure. The nurse would anticipate giving medications to do which of the following?
A)
Increase preload.
B)
Decrease cardiac output.
C)
Decrease afterload.
D)
Decrease contractility.
C
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1. Sertraline (Zoloft) 2. Valproic acid (Depakote) 3. Trazodone (Desyrel) 4. Paroxetine (Paxil)
A nurse is caring for a client with pin insertions in his left thigh. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to prevent infection to the pin site?
A) Avoid removing crusted secretions. B) Avoid applying moisturizing ointment to pin sites. C) Teach the client to cleanse the pin sites. D) Cleanse the skin at the pin sites moving inward.
Which phase of pain transmission occurs when the one is made aware of pain?
A) Transmission B) Modulation C) Transduction D) Perception
Which behavior exhibited by a female patient during a physical exam would cause the nurse to suspect domestic abuse?
1) Being talkative 2) Avoiding eye contact 3) Asking for a blanket 4) Requesting a pregnancy test