The nurse is assessing the heart rate of a healthy school-age child. The nurse expects that the child's heart rate will be in which of the following ranges?
A) 80 to 150 bpm
B) 70 to 120 bpm
C) 65 to 110 bpm
D) 60 to 100 bpm
D
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A student nurse asks why older adults are at higher risk for complications after surgery. What reasons does the registered nurse give? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased cardiac output b. Decreased oxygenation c. Frequent nocturia d. Mobility alterations e. Inability to adapt to changes
Which of the following instructions should a nurse provide a client with pericarditis who is suffering from decreased cardiac output?
A) Restrict to mild exercises. B) Lay on the right side. C) Restrict caffeine and sodium. D) Administer anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics as prescribed.
A client is admitted to the hospital for excessive nausea and vomiting, and a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg. A catheter of which gauge is most appropriate for the nurse to choose for this client's peripheral IV?
a. 24 b. 22 c. 20 d. 18
A newborn has been diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. The parents ask the nurse about the symptoms that led to this diagnosis. The nurse should explain that common symptoms are
1. acute diarrhea;dehydration. 2. failure to pass meconium;abdominaldistension. 3. currant jelly;gelatinous stools;pain. 4. projectile vomiting;alteredelectrolytes.