Defibrillation is the treatment of choice for ventricular fibrillation and asystole
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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A) Baclofen (Lioresal) B) Dexamethasone (Decadron) C) Mannitol (Osmitrol) D) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Which action can the nurse take to evaluate an internet resource?
a. Assume that the resource is credible if it is on an internet page. b. Determine if the resource provides evi-dence for claims made. c. Assess the popularity of the resource. d. Determine the date the resource was pub-lished; older material is more reliable.
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1. Chronic fatigue 2. Lower-extremity edema 3. Pallor 4. Shortness of breath 5. Hypotension
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a. Achieves a mental age of 5 to 6 years b. Achieves a mental age of 8 to 12 years c. Unable to progress in functional reading or arithmetic d. Acquires practical skills and useful reading and arithmetic to an eighth-grade level