MC The cardiac monitor indicates the client is experiencing sinus bradycardia. The initial intervention is to
A. Evaluate the rhythm strip.
B. Give dopamine via IV infusion.
C. Give IV Lidocaine bolus.
D. Be prepared to assist the physician with cardioversion.
A
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The nurse providing education regarding breast care should explain to the woman that fibrocystic changes in breasts are
a. A disease of the milk ducts and glands in the breasts b. A pre-malignant disorder characterized by lumps found in the breast tissue c. Lumpiness with pain and tenderness found in varying degrees in the breast tissue of healthy women during menstrual cycles d. Lumpiness accompanied by tenderness after menses
A nurse manager is discussing the RN's scope of practice with a new hire. Which statement, made by the new hire, is not true of the RN's scope of practice?
a. "A nurse may be disciplined by the Board of Nursing for practicing beyond his or her scope of practice." b. "Scope of practice is legally defined by the American Nurses Association." c. "Scope of practice defines the responsibilities of nurses." d. "Scope of practice can be found in state nurse practice acts."
The causes of somatic system disorders may be related to:
a. faulty perceptions of body sensations. b. traumatic childhood events. c. culture-bound phenomena. d. depressive equivalents.
The nurse is discussing hygiene with a group of adolescent males. A participant states he does not see the importance of daily bathing or the use of antiperspirants. What information should be provided by the nurse? Select all that apply
A) Perspiration may result in fungal growth if not managed frequently. B) Excessive perspiration will result in potentially offensive odor C) Bacteria can flourish in the presence of excessive perspiration D) There is no medical rationale to avoid excessive perspiration E) Perspiration promotes skin breakdown.