The nurse is assessing a client for chronic rheumatic heart disease. What symptom
would indicate that the client's condition is severe and requires immediate attention?
A) The client's systolic blood pressure falls below 90
B) The client complains of shortness of breath with exercise
C) The client complains of a dry cough
D) The client exhibits a low-grade fever
A
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The nurse who is participating in the woman's care should be aware that her initial symptoms most likely consisted of: A) Increasing forgetfulness and confusion B) Tremors and muscle rigidity C) Visual disturbances and muscle weakness D) Fatigue and respiratory difficulties
A patient who had a previous cesarean birth asks the nurse if all future births must occur the same way. Which response should the nurse make to support the 2020 National Health Goals regarding cesarean births?
A) "All future births must be done through cesarean.". B) "Not if you fulfill the criteria for vaginal birth after cesarean.". C) "Your health care provider will let you know what kind of birth you can have.". D) "Most women prefer cesarean births because they are quicker and cause less pain.".
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5 Initiating intravenous fluids for hydration purposes in the dying patient may increase fluid in the lungs, peripheral edema, ascites, and vomiting. The patient is much less likely to lose weight at this time
Select all that apply. 1. "We have already notified our priest about Dad's condition." 2. "When the time of death gets closer, we would like him transferred to the inpatient hospice unit at the hospital." 3. "My sister is pregnant, so she really can't help with his care." 4. "My family members will be here at the house a lot right now." 5. "We don't want to worry him, so if there is any change in his condition, please talk to me about it."
In third-degree AV block, _____
a. the atrial rhythm (P-P interval) is irregular b. the ventricular rhythm (R-R interval) is irregular c. there is no PR interval because the atria and ventricles beat independently of each other d. the PR interval after a nonconducted P wave is shorter than the interval preceding the nonconducted beat