An adult patient is assessed as having an apical pulse of 140 . How would the nurse document this finding?
A) bradycardia B) tachycardia C) dysrhythmia D) normal pulse
B
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1. Meningitis 2. Tuberculosis 3. Encephalopathy 4. Mononucleosis
An urban hospital has earned Magnet Recognition through the ANCC. Which role did information technology have in earning this recognition?
A) Informatic technology provided aggregate data related to quality improvement. B) Informatic technology provided individualized data related to quality improvement. C) Informatic technology provided aggregate data related to combating Joint Commission sanctions. D) Informatic technology provided encrypted data to prevent breaches in security.
A client with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Activity Intolerance related to hypoxia secondary to atelectasis should be placed in which position to aid in lung expansion?
a. high or semi-Fowler's posi-tion c. alternating side lying b. low Fowler's d. flat
The nurse is discussing the various food types with a new client. During the discussion, the nurse explains that rice, wheat, and corn are examples of which type?
A) Core foods C) Status foods B) Protective foods D) Comfort foods