A medication that possesses a negative chronotropic effect will:
A) cause a decrease in the heart rate.
B) cause an increase in blood pressure.
C) decrease myocardial contractile force.
D) increase cardiac electrical conduction velocity.
Answer: A) cause a decrease in the heart rate.
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In light of the patient's fecal incontinence, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when planning this patient's care? A) Altered role performance related to fecal incontinence B) Altered nutrition, less than body requirements related to fecal incontinence C) Situational low self-esteem related to fecal incontinence D) Impaired skin integrity related to fecal incontinence
A client is admitted to the medical/surgical unit with acute pancreatitis secondary to a viral infection. Select the action by the nurse that is most important in promoting healing of the pan-creas
a. Place the client in the prone position to increase comfort. b. Maintain the client in a strict noth-ing-by-mouth (NPO) status. c. Decrease the IV intake to prevent cardiac overload. d. Administer prescribed IV antibiotics on schedule.
Based onthe circadian cycle, the body prepares for sleep at night by decreasing the body temperature and releasing which chemical?
A) Neonephrine B) Seratonin C) Melatonin D) Dopamine
The nurse realizes that a client, diagnosed with neurogenic shock, is at risk for developing:
1. skin breakdown. 2. sweating. 3. deep vein thrombosis. 4. infection.