The patient has undergone open chest surgery for coronary artery bypass grafting. One of the nurse's responsibilities is to monitor the patient for which common postoperative dysrhythmia?
a. Second degree heart block
b. Atrial fibrillation or flutter
c. Ventricular ectopy
d. Premature junctional contractions
B
Atrial fibrillation and flutter are dysrhythmias common after cardiac surgery.
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A) A woman of African American descent B) A woman who plays tennis twice a week C) A thin woman with small bones D) A woman whose menarche occurred at age 16
A client with chest pain is scheduled for blood work to check his heart damage. Which laboratory study should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?
1. Creatine kinase (CK) 2. Cardiac muscle troponin 3. Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) 4. B-natriuretic peptide (BNP)
A pregnant client has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The nurse anticipates that the client will require a follow-up culture within _____ weeks after the conclusion of antibiotic therapy
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Exercise has no effect on gastrointestinal function.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)