What test measures the load on the resting heart mediated by respiratory gating??
A) Carotid ultrasound
B) Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)
C) Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis
D) Lipid panel
C
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a. Instruct the patient to change positions slowly. b. Remove the clutter from the patient's room. c. Remove the fresh orange from the pa-tient's meal tray. d. Limit the number of visitors in the room at a time.
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a patient who has a respiratory system infection. Which finding should the nurse identify as being the most significant?
a. Flank pain b. Wheezing c. Cramping d. Anorexia
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been treated for a broken leg. She needs to teach the patient how to use crutches. Which crutch gait is most appropriate for this patient?
a. Four-point gait b. Three-point gait c. Two-point gait d. Swing-to gait