A nurse is caring for a client with unstable ventricular tachycardia. The nurse instructs the client to do which of the following, if prescribed, during an episode of ventricular tachycardia?
A. Breathe deeply, regularly, and easily
B. Inhale deeply and cough forcefully every 1 to 3 seconds
C. Lie down flat in bed
D. Remove any metal jewelry
Ans: B. Inhale deeply and cough forcefully every 1 to 3 seconds
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A) Intense B) Strong C) Moderate D) Mild
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A) Promote dependent functioning in the environment. B) Teach the child that there are limitations in the environment. C) Promote communication for the child with a hearing impairment. D) Discourage dependency on computers for children with speech disorders.
Rural residents prefer and usually seek help through
1. Civic clubs 2. Mental health clinics 3. Social service agencies 4. Health departments
A student nurse asks a nurse about a drug that has been prescribed to decrease the effects of an endogenous chemical. The nurse understands this drug is placed in which category?
A. An agonist B. A partial agonist C. An antagonist D. An agonist-antagonist