An apical pulse rate greater than the radial pulse rate is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
pulse deficit
Rationale: Pulse deficit is defined as an apical pulse rate greater than the radial pulse rate.
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Freud identified a number of defense mechanisms. It is evident that the nurse recognizes one of these common defense mechanisms for a client with dissociative identity disorder when the nurse charts that the client has used:
1. Denial. 2. Fixation. 3. Repression. 4. Rationalization.
The nurse is assessing a patient who had a pacemaker implanted 4 weeks ago. During the patient's most recent follow-up appointment, the nurse identifies data that suggest the patient may be socially isolated and depressed
What nursing diagnosis is suggested by these data? A) Decisional conflict related to pacemaker implantation B) Deficient knowledge related to pacemaker implantation C) Spiritual distress related to pacemaker implantation D) Ineffective coping related to pacemaker implantation
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A) It may cause loss in appetite. B) It may trigger status epilepticus. C) It may cause alopecia. D) It may cause severe and ugly skin rashes.