It is determined that a patient has poor cardiac contractility. The nurse realizes that which of the following medications would help this patient?
1. hydralazine
2. digoxin
3. hydrochlorothiazide
4. Aldomet
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Rationale: Factors that increase myocardial contractility have a positive inotropic effect. Positive inotropes include sympathetic nervous system stimulation, increased calcium release, and the administration of inotropic drugs, such as digoxin and dobutamine. The other medication choices are not considered positive inotropes.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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a. Frequent nocturia b. Headaches c. Ringing in the ears d. Urinary retention
Discharge planning for a surgical procedure begins in the ______________ period and continues through the _____________ period
ANS:
When performing an assessment on a client with orchitis, the nurse is aware that which of the following manifestations are consistent with the diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Scrotal pain B. Dysuria C. Scrotal edema D. Priapism E. Penile discharge F. Inability to ejaculate