The patient suffering from ventricular tachydysrhythmia may benefit from _________________ when medications are not effectively treating the disorder
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
radiofrequency catheter ablation
This procedure destroys the irritable focus in the heart via heat and subsequent scarring, thus correcting the ventricular tachydysrhythmia when medication is not effective.
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The nurse is performing a focused interview and eye assessment on a client
The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing problems associated with her vision based on which of the following pieces of data? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client is frowning and squinting while she is reading the Snellen chart. 2. The client exhibits a symmetrical pupillary light reflex response. 3. As the nurse checks for accommodation, the pupils remain dilated. 4. The client's near vision acuity is 14/14 bilaterally. 5. When the cornea is lightly touched in the right eye, both eyelids close.
The patient has respiratory difficulty due to changes in anatomic dead space. The nurse plans interventions based on changes in which physiological process?
1. Beginning of the gas exchange process 2. Neutralizing the air 3. Filtering the air 4. Separating the air
The nurse is caring for a client with a surgical drain. Which should the nurse implement to break the chain of infection at the reservoir?
1. Avoid contact with soiled items. 2. Wash hands before and after care. 3. Perform a sterile dressing change. 4. Maintain function of surgical drain.
An immobilized client is suspected of having atelectasis. This is assessed by the nurse upon aus-cultation as:
1. Harsh crackles 2. Wheezing on inspiration 3. Diminished breath sounds 4. Bronchovesicular whooshing