For thrombolytic treatment to be most effective in dissolving a blood clot, it should be given within ____________________ hour(s) of the onset of symptoms
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Total cholesterol levels greater than ____________________ mg/dL increase the risk of myocardial infarction.
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A nurse has determined that there is always a consistent level of people in the population who experience pneumonia. Which of the following best describes the prevalence of this disease?
a. Prevalent b. Endemic c. Epidemic d. Pandemic
Which of these terms is used when goals are not met or interventions are not performed within the established time frame while using a critical pathway?
a. critical events c. incident reports b. exception charting d. variances
A patient has difficulty expressing anger appropriately. The nurse encourages the patient to set realistic goals by stating
a. "You seem to have problems expressing anger in a nonaggressive way." b. "I thought you sounded angry when I told you it was time for group." c. "What do you think needs to change about how you express anger?" d. "What bothers you about your actions when you get angry?"
The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of GABA. Which finding would be expected?
a. Reduced anxiety b. Improved memory c. More organized thinking d. Fewer sensory perceptual alterations