The nurse is monitoring a patient at risk for development of left ventricular failure and cardiogenic shock. Which findings would the nurse immediately discuss with the primary healthcare provider?
1. Development of an S3 heart sound
2. Sustained systolic hypertension
3. Development of bilateral crackles
4. Decrease in pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP)
5. Decrease in cardiac index
1, 3, 5
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Which research report title suggests that theory was used as the framework for the study, rather than being generated as the outcome of the study?
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The nurse is preparing to assess a 78-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with major depression. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess as a normal finding?
A) Decrease in body fat B) Increased muscle mass C) Dulled taste sensation D) Enhanced visual acuity
A 30-year-old client working arrives at the community clinic complaining of difficulty
sleeping. Which hormone should the nurse explain is responsible for regulating the sleep–wake cycle? A) Melatonin B) Erythropoietin C) Gastrin D) Somatostatin