When the nurse assesses an apical pulse of 52, the finding of this arrhythmia is known as _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
bradycardia
An apical pulse of less than 60 is considered to be bradycardia.
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A 72-year-old patient has a history of hypertension and chronic lung disease. An important question for the nurse to include in the health history would be:
a. "Do you use a fluoride supplement?" b. "Have you had tonsillitis in the last year?" c. "At what age did you get your first tooth?" d. "Have you noticed any dryness in your mouth?"
A female patient has a liver span of 13.5 cm with a liver descent of 4 cm. These findings suggest
a. normal findings. c. ascites. b. hepatomegaly. d. atrophy of the liver.
After delivery of the infant, the nurse adds 20 units of oxytocin to the intravenous solution. The nurse understands that the purpose of this medication is to
a. suppress lactation in a nonbreastfeeding mother b. shorten the length of the third stage of labor c. promote comfort during the immediate postpartum period d. prevent postpartum hemorrhage
The physician orders cefepime (Maxipime) for a client. What is a priority question for the nurse to ask the client prior to administration of this drug?
1. "Are you breastfeeding?" 2. "Are you pregnant?" 3. "Are you allergic to penicillin?" 4. "Are you allergic to tetracycline?"