Describe the effects that cardiac glycosides have on the body.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Cardiac glycosides strengthen the myocardium, increase the force of contraction, slow the heart, and improve the muscle tone of the myocardium. They also stimulate the pacemaker cells that control the rate (not the force) of the heartbeat.
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The nurse in the obstetrical clinic is setting appointments for clients seeking preconceptual care. Which client should be seen first?
1. 36-year-old, has never been pregnant, takes medication for a seizure disorder 2. 15-year-old, smokes one pack per day, had a miscarriage four months ago 3. 22-year-old, runs long distances, has been on the pill for six years 4. 29-year-old, has had two abortions, takes a multiple-vitamin supplement
A health restoration intervention the nurse can implement at a correctional setting is advocacy for:
1. Long-term care for inmates when discharged. 2. Effective prerelease planning for all inmates. 3. Medical parole and arrange for follow-up care. 4. Use of advance directives when discharged.
A male nurse and female psychiatric medical resident are leading a therapeutic group. Which statement made by a group member, would indicate acceptance regarding group leadership? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I'm glad the resident is a female. We women will have the power for a change.". b. "I guess I don't always treat you both with the respect that professionals deserve.". c. "It's not often that you see a doctor and a nurse working together leading a group.". d. "I'm glad there are two of you since two viewpoints are always better than one.". e. "It's really good to see a male finally being willing to share power with a female.".
A nurse involved in discussions to determine the clinical significance of a study's findings examines the odds ratio, which is the
a. risk of the outcome in the treated group compared to the risk in the control group. b. percentage reduction in risk in the treated group compared to the control group. c. odds of a patient requiring treatment over an extended period of time to prevent one adverse outcome. d. odds of an experimental patient suffering an event compared to a patient in the control group.