Goals are stated in general terms, but expected outcomes are phrased in more specific terms
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The nurse is reviewing the anatomy and physiologic functioning of the heart. Which statement best describes what is meant by atrial kick?
a. The atria contract during systole and attempt to push against closed valves. b. Contraction of the atria at the beginning of diastole can be felt as a palpitation. c. Atrial kick is the pressure exerted against the atria as the ventricles contract during systole. d. The atria contract toward the end of diastole and push the remaining blood into the ventricles.
A nurse wishes to encourage a patient to begin an exercise program. Drawing on past research, to increase the likelihood of long-term compliance, the nurse suggests that the patient
a. create a list of possible long-term health benefits. b. exercise in the home or around the neighborhood. c. invest in expensive and durable fitness equipment. d. join an exercise class at the local fitness center.
Herbs, vitamins, and organic whole foods are what complementary and alternative medicine category-based therapies?
1. Biologically-based 2. Energy 3. Manipulative body-based 4. Mind-body
The nurse is analyzing an arterial blood gas of pH, 7.50; PCO2, 30; and HCO3, 20. What result should the nurse document for this blood gas?
a. Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis b. Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis c. Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis d. Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis