A nurse is caring for an elderly client who exhibits symptoms of vagus nerve
stimulation, a parasympathetic response. Which finding would support stimulation of
the vagus nerve?
A) Dilation of the pupil
B) Decreased heart rate
C) Easier time with breathing
D) Clenching of the jaw
B
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A. Aloe vera B. Chamomile C. Echinacea D. Tea tree oil
A nurse is to insert an indwelling urinary catheter into a female client. After thorough hand hygiene, which of these techniques should the nurse use?
a. Cleanse the client's perineal area before catheter insertion. b. Establish and maintain a sterile field before and during catheter insertion. c. Don gloves before positioning the client for catheter insertion. d. Wear cap, gown, gloves, and goggles during the catheter insertion.
SWOT is an acronym for ____
a. Stability, wealth, opportunistic, and timeliness b. Strategies, work ethic, oppositions, and team c. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats d. Strong, worthy, oppositional, and tactical
The _____ _____ allows relatively well-oxygenated blood to enter the fetal heart directly, bypassing the liver.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).