Increased fluid volume will increase blood pressure by affecting part of the blood pressure equation?
a. SV
b. PVR
c. HR
d. BP
Answer: a. SV
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a. Closure b. Control c. Composure d. Cohesiveness
Which of the following would facilitate the recording of assessments and increase access to patient information by other health care providers?
a. Bedside clipboard c. Computer terminal at the bedside b. Focus charting d. Electronic mail
Which of the following information would a nurse include as part of a minimum data set when using electronic medical records? Select all that apply
A) patient sex B) patient admission date C) patient physical assessment D) patient insurance E) patient history F) patient ethnicity
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1. "How much pain are you willing to tolerate?" 2. "What do you like to do throughout the day?" 3. "Have you ever been addicted to a pain medication?" 4. "Are there any pain medications you would like to avoid?" 5. "What things besides drugs help with your pain?"