Finish the following sentence. The use of beta blockers in heart failure:
a. is contraindicated.
b. increases contractility.
c. improves left ventricular function.
d. maintains blood pressure.
c
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A) To keep track of where the immune sera was given B) To identify who gave the immune sera C) To avoid future reactions D) To identify the lot number of the immune sera used
A 56-year-old female with a diagnosis of breast cancer has developed bone metastases, which her oncologist would like to treat with radiation therapy. What is her physician's most likely primary goal in the treatment plan of the metastases?
A) Thorough elimination of neoplastic cells in the bone structure B) Preservation of normal weight bearing and range of motion C) Ensuring vascular supply to the bone is not affected D) Prevention of pathologic fractures
What instruction should a nurse provide to a patient who has been diagnosed with stress incontinence?
a. "Restrict fluid intake to less than 1000 mL/day." b. "Avoid fluids such as tea, coffee, and co-la." c. "Delay voiding until you feel the urge to void." d. "Void no more often than every 4 hours."
Which of the following disorders is the leading cause of upper GI hemorrhage?
a. Stress ulcers b. Peptic ulcers c. Nonspecific erosive gastritis d. Esophageal varices