The patient has a peripheral capillary refill time of less than 2 seconds. What relationship between blood volume and peripheral resistance would the nurse expect to find?
A) Elevated preload and blood pressure measurements
B) Normal preload and blood pressure measurements
C) Diminished preload and blood pressure measurements
D) No relationship between preload and blood pressure
B
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a. Proximal tubule b. Distal tubule c. Nephron d. Glomerulus
The school nurse conducting an in-service program for teachers is asked about general growth and development of school-age children. Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
a. By age 11, blood pressure readings are the same as for an adult. b. Because of the rapid growth pattern in this age group, snacks are important to ensure sufficient caloric intake. c. Children in this age group have some difficulty with coordination and balance, so playground supervision is important. d. Overall growth in school-age children is slower than during infancy and adolescence.
To prevent blocking communication, the nursing student should ask his client what question?
A) ìWhen did you start having the pain in your abdomen?î B) ìTell me all about the pain you are experiencing?î C) ìDid you get the pain in your abdomen from binge-drinking?î D) ìDo you think your weight makes your pain worse?î
Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client understands sublingual nitroglycerin medication instructions?
a. "I will take up to five doses every 3 minutes for chest pain." b. "I can chew the tablet for the quickest effect." c. "I will keep the tablets locked in a safe place until I need them." d. "I should sit or lie down after I take a nitroglycerin tablet to prevent dizziness."