Dead tissue is called ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


necrotic

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A) Normal sinus rhythm B) Supraventricular tachycardia C) Atrial fibrillation D) Electromechanical dissociation

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After a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a 64-year-old patient with continuous bladder irrigation complains of painful bladder spasms. The nurse observes clots in the urine. Which action should the nurse take first?

a. Increase the flow rate of the bladder irrigation. b. Administer the prescribed IV morphine sulfate. c. Give the patient the prescribed belladonna and opium suppository. d. Manually instill and then withdraw 50 mL of saline into the catheter.

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After hitting a playmate, a child untruthfully states, "The other kid hit me first!" This is an example of:

a. projection. b. sublimation. c. displacement. d. rationalization.

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Ordered: 2 g of lidocaine in 250 mL D5W infuse at 50 mL/h. The hourly dose of lidocaine is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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