Which chemical creates cardiac cell contractions??
A) Sodium
B) Calcium
C) Potassium
D) Magnesium
B
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1. Estrogen 2. Progesterone 3. Cortisol 4. Oxytocin
The nurse administers a medication to the patient that induces the secondary action of hypoglycemia. What organ will be most acutely impacted by inadequate circulating glucose?
A) Brain B) Heart C) Lungs D) Skin
Nursing care of the neonate undergoing jaundice phototherapy includes
a. Keeping the infant's eyes covered under the light b. Keeping the infant supine at all times c. Restricting parenteral and oral fluids d. Keeping the infant dressed in only a T-shirt and diaper
The family of a patient who was prescribed chlorpromazine (Thorazine) report that the patient continually rolls his tongue and smacks his lips. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Reassure the patient and family that this response is an expected side effect of the drug. b. Instruct the family to ensure that the patient drinks plenty of fluids and performs oral hygiene at least three times daily. c. Instruct the family to hold the next dose of the drug and have the patient seen by the prescriber as soon as possible. d. Emphasize to the family that this drug cannot be stopped quickly and to gradually reduce the dose over a 2- to 3-week period.