The nurse is preparing to give isoproterenol parenterally. Before starting to administer the drug, what does the nurse ensure is on hand in case a severe reaction occurs?
A) An alpha-adrenergic blocker
B) An alpha-adrenergic stimulant
C) A beta-adrenergic stimulant
D) A beta-adrenergic blocker
D
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Ensure that a beta-adrenergic blocker is readily available when giving parenteral isoproterenol in case severe reaction occurs. This makes other options incorrect.
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A) Advise the client to alternate night feedings with the baby's father to allow each parent to rest. B) Suggest that the client ask the neighbors to babysit one night a week. C) Ask the physician for medication to restore energy. D) Increase exercise time each week to promote energy.
Your client was admitted to the emergency department after an accident with a chain saw. The client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of acute hypovolemic anemia from severe blood loss. What signs and symptoms would you assess for?
A) Malabsorption disorders B) Postural hypotension C) Fatigue D) Reduced urine output
A pregnant client tells you during a clinic visit that she is concerned about her significant other's change in behavior during the course of the pregnancy. She relates feelings of being afraid but emphatically denies any physical or verbal threats
She confides in you that she has been using her mobile phone to find out more information about this subject. What is the most appropriate nursing response? a. Tell her that all relationships change during pregnancy and give herself and her significant other some time to adapt to this situation by spending quality time with one another. b. Tell the client that you are concerned for her and the baby; provide her with a phone number for a safe house just in case she needs to act quickly and leave the home situation. c. Explore in more detail the client's feelings but tell her that you are concerned about searching information on the Internet as a stimulus trigger for potential abuse. d. Do not let the client leave the clinic office and call the domestic abuse hotline number to report the incident.
Contraction of the ventricles causes:
a. closure of the atrioventricular valves. b. closure of the pulmonic and aortic valves. c. opening of the auricular septa. d. opening of the mitral and tricuspid valves.