Sympathetic hyperactivity and orthostatic hypotension in old age?
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I need help reconciling sympathetic hyperactivity and orthostatic hypotension in old age. How can old age be associated with hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system (increase in blood pressure, vasoconstriction and heart rate),
A person is exhibiting signs of physical failure. The family and the person may not understand the ...
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A ____________________ nurse assists throughout a surgery by handing the physician instruments, ...
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A home health nurse states to her patient, I am very proud of you. You gave your first insulin ...
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The pediatric client is ordered procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) 3-6 mg/kg to a maximum of 100
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A nurse is discussing the possible adverse reactions that may occur with antineoplastic therapy. ...
A nurse is discussing the possible adverse reactions that may occur with antineoplastic therapy. Which of the following would the nurse discuss as examples of long-term adverse reactions? Select all that apply.
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The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client treated for renal calculi. The nurse explains that the stones can be prevented in many cases by:
1. drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily. 2. engaging in frequent aerobic exe
A sophisticated diagnostic technique, ____________________ uses motion pictures to record images ...
A sophisticated diagnostic technique, ____________________ uses motion pictures to record images that appear on a fluorescent screen. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Mary lives in an apartment complex. She has a small one-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and ...
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An adolescent is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for treatment of severe acne. The nurse has ...
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A nurse is inspecting the IV access site of a client receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse ...
A nurse is inspecting the IV access site of a client receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse suspects that the IV has infiltrated based on which finding at the site? Select all that apply.
A 54-year-old businessman who experienced a stroke four days ago has been discharged from the ...
A 54-year-old businessman who experienced a stroke four days ago has been discharged from the hospital and will be undergoing outpatient rehabilitation. He should expect which of the following with this level of care?
The nurse correctly understands that he should use a skin puncture for diagnostic tests in which of ...
The nurse correctly understands that he should use a skin puncture for diagnostic tests in which of the following circumstances? Select all that apply.
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Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the health ...
Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the health value of conducting a blood pressure (BP) screening at a senior citizens center's health fair?
