All of the following would be typical findings in a patient who has right-sided heart failure, EXCEPT?
A. Permanent abnormal EKG changes
B. Elevated BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide)
C. Enlarged liver and spleen
D. Swelling — bilateral dependent edema
Answer: A. Permanent abnormal EKG changes
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1. "Client will sleep comfortably for the rest of the night.". 2. "Nurse may have used a syringe meant for another client.". 3. "Morphine 10 mg IM administered rather than 5 mg as ordered.". 4. "The nurse needs to observe the client for signs of oversedation.".
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A) SBAR B) CBE C) SOAP D) PIE
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1. If they stop the medication their lipid levels will return to pretreatment levels. 2. Medication is a supplement to diet therapy and exercise. 3. If they have any muscle aches or pain, they should contact their provider. 4. All of the above
A nurse conducting a community assessment in a poor neighborhood is most likely to find:
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