Explain the primary complication that could occur if this heart rhythm were not treated
What will be an ideal response?
Clots (thrombi) may develop in the fibrillating atria as a result of stasis of the blood. These clots may
travel as emboli to the brain, causing a stroke, or to the lungs, causing pulmonary emboli.
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a. 1 year b. 6 months c. 1 month d. 6 weeks
The EBP movement has had little effect on clinical decision making
A) True B) False
Persons who wander may not rest when they become fatigued.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The DEA is the primary _______ agency responsible for enforcing U.S. drug laws.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).