Which of the following conditions may have symptoms that include swollen arms and legs and, possibly, a swollen abdomen?
A. nephritis
B. hypokalemia
C. anemia
D. edema
Answer: D
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a. Two P waves on the electrocardiogram (ECG) b. High cardiac output c. Anginal pain d. Resting heart rate of 60 to 70 beats/min
When teaching parents how to respond to a poisoning emergency, which of the following steps would you tell them to take first?
1. Induce vomiting by using salt water. 2. Call the poison control center. 3. Take the child to the nearest emergency room. 4. Wait a few minutes to see what happens, and then call for help if necessary.
Beta blockers should be used with extreme caution in patients with reactive airway because:
A) beta-1 receptor antagonism will result in profound bronchoconstriction. B) beta-2 receptors can potentially be antagonized, resulting in bronchospasm. C) there are no beta-blockers that selectively target beta-1 receptors only. D) they inhibit catecholamine release, potentially causing bronchoconstriction.
A nurse has accepted the position of vice president in charge of nursing in an organization that has a functional structure
What issues should the nurse be alert for? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. There may be lack of coordination of services across the different departments in the organization. 2. Senior nursing managers may be overwhelmed with work and decisions. 3. There may be unrest because of the high proportion of management positions filled from outside the organization. 4. There is continual upheaval as the organization responds rapidly to changes in the external environment. 5. Managers have limited knowledge of general management techniques.