The nurse obtains a rhythm strip on a patient who has had a…

The nurse obtains a rhythm strip on a patient who has had a myocardial infarction and makes the following analysis: no visible P waves, PR interval not measurable, ventricular rate of 162, R-R interval regular, QRS complex wide and distorted. How would the nurse interpret this cardiac rhythm?

To study the effect of music on concentration, Dr. Lopez ass…

To study the effect of music on concentration, Dr. Lopez assigned the first 20 students who entered a classroom to a “quiet” group and the next 20 to a “music” group. The quiet group worked silently, while the music group listened to classical music while working. Their test performances were compared afterward. Based on this description, which important principle of research design did this study violate?

For the following fluid and electrolyte imbalance, type the…

For the following fluid and electrolyte imbalance, type the letter of the MOST concerning potential complication for the client: HYPOKALEMIA A. weak muscles B.  Constipation C.  Dysrhythmias _______ For the following fluid and electrolyte imbalance, type the letter of the MOST concerning potential complication for the client: HYPONATREMIA A.  Irritability B.  Seizures C.  Nausea _______ For the following fluid and electrolyte imbalance, type the letter of the MOST concerning potential complication for the client: FLUID VOLUME EXCESS A.  Pulmonary edema B.  Bounding pulse C.  Lower let edema _______

The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes.  Ch…

The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes.  Chief Complaint:The patient reports feeling fatigued and experiencing frequent headaches for the past week. They also report generalized muscle weakness, which has worsened over the past few days. The patient notes that they have gained approximately 6 pounds (2.72 kg) over the last 5 days and states, “I need to sleep in my recliner at night because lying flat makes it hard to breathe.” Past Medical History: Hypertension Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus CHF Vital Signs at Admission: Blood Pressure: 120/80 Pulse: 104 bpm (apical, regular) Respiratory Rate: 24 breaths/min Temperature: 98 oral O2 Saturation: 95% RA Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. fatigue and headache _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. muscle weakness _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. moist oral mucous membranes _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. Weight gain 6 lb (2.72 kg) over 5 days _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. Client states, “I need to sleep in my recliner at night.” Tachypnea, coarse lung crackles _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. 2+ radial pulses _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. apical pulse, 104, regular _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. bilateral lower leg edema _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. Client states, “I need to sleep in my recliner at night.” _______