Answer the following questions by supplying either the medical abbreviation or the interpretation of the medical abbreviation
nothing by mouth
NPO
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The nurse is caring for a patient with hypertension who is preparing to be discharged from the hospital after suffering a myocardial infarction
What drug might the nurse administer that will both treat his hypertension and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption? A) Captopril B) Losartan C) Diltiazem D) Nitroprusside
A nursing educator is talking with nurses about the effects of the aging process and neurologic changes. What would the educator identify as a normal neurological change that accompanies the aging process?
A) Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes B) Reduction in cerebral blood flow (CBF) C) Increased cerebral metabolism D) Hypersensitivity to painful stimuli
Because of the physiologic changes in the gastrointestinal system, the nurse should encourage the older adult to consume a diet high in:
A) Na. B) fiber. C) carbohydrates. D) calories.
A nurse needs to take the BP of a new patient admitted to the unit. The patient has an arteriovenous fistula in her left lower arm and a right sided mastectomy. which is the best site and proper technique to measure blood pressure on this patient.
A. Left upper arm, standard cuff size, auscultate brachial artery. B. Left thigh, appropriate sized cuff, supine patient position C. Left ankle, standard cuff size, auscultate dorsalis pedis. D. right lower arm , appropriate size cuff, auscultate radial artery.