The nurse obtains a client's blood pressure when standing and compares it to the measurement obtained while the client was sitting. The client's blood pressure when sitting was 122/72 mm Hg
Which finding would suggest to the nurse that the client is experiencing orthostatic hypotension?
A) 114/68 mm Hg
B) 110/62 mm Hg
C) 108/58 mm Hg
D) 98/52 mm Hg
D
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What is true about nurses as a whole?
A) Are very committed to their profession and the political process B) Are active members of the ANA C) Are committed to speaking out on consumer issues D) Have not yet recognized the full potential of political activity
The ethics committee is reviewing a case in which there are broad social issues in question. Which model is likely to be of best use to the ethics committee reviewing the case?
1. Autonomy 2. Patient benefit 3. Social justice 4. Patient justice
A nurse is looking to improve the care of women presenting to the ED with atypical symptoms of a heart attack. The nurse finds that the average door-to-balloon rate in their hospital is 64 minutes. How does the nurse proceed?
A. No need to address this—the door-to-balloon rate is well within the desired guidelines. B. Perform a hospital and ED assessment to see where these patients are being held up. C. Mandate EKGs for every patient who comes into the emergency room. D. Create a separate wing of the emergency room especially for suspected cardiac patients.
Patients receiving miotic inhibitors should be watched closely for side effects such as numbness, tingling, headache, and muscle pain because these indicate early signs of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).