A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing a client’s ECG reading. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has first-degree heart block? A.Prolonged PR intervals. B.Nondiscernible P waves. C.More P waves than QRS complexes. D.No correlation between P and QRS waves. The correct answer and Explanation […]

A nurse is preparing to transfer a client to the radiology department using a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Leave a transfer belt in place until the client returns from radiology. B.Lower the footplates before transferring the client from the bed. C.Back the wheelchair into the elevator. D.Position the client

A nurse is caring for a client with asthma. Which of the following statements are true regarding physiological changes of the respiratory system in the aging adult client? A.Dyspnea is not commonly seen in other chronic conditions of the aging older adult. B.Aging is associated with decreased sensitivity to medications. C.Adverse reactions to medications in

Which nursing intervention promotes safe transfer techniques for a patient with limited mobility?A.Encouraging the patient to perform transfers independently without assistance. B.Using a transfer belt to provide stability and support during transfers. C.Using a sliding board for all transfers to minimize strain on the caregiver. D.Rapidly lifting the patient to facilitate quick transfers. The Correct

On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox,

On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox,

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who requires a bladder-training program for urinary incontinence.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.“Record your urination times for 24 hours before beginning the program.” B.“Drink 4 liters of fluid between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.” C.“Void every 2 hours while awake.”

A 20-year-old female is being admitted to the hospital with fever and septic shock. Which set of assessment findings would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit? A.Bradycardia, palpitations, confusion, truncal rash. B.Severe respiratory distress, jugular venous distention, chest pain. C.Low blood pressure and tachycardia. D.Reduced cardiac output, increased systemic vascular resistance, moist cough. The

Which of the following describes decerebrate posturing? A.Internal rotation and adduction of arms with flexion of elbows, wrists, and fingers B.Back hunched over, rigid flexion of all four extremities with supination of arms and plantar flexion of the feet C.Back arched: rigid extension of all four extremities D.Supination of arms, dorsiflexion of feet The correct

A client has a serum sodium level of 155 mEq/L (155 mmol/L). The nurse should encourage the client to make which selection from the lunch menu? Reference Range Sodium [Reference Range: Adult 136 to 145 mEq/L or 136 to 145 mmol/L] A.Canned cream of mushroom soup, tuna salad, and water. B.Bacon. lettuce, and tomato sandwich,