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A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client? - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardia A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardia A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 50 mg PO. The amount ...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client? Correct Answer - Bradycardia A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication? Correct Answer - Bradycardia A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 50 mg PO. The amount available ...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client? - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardia A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardia A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 50 mg PO. The amount availabl...

Med Surge ExaM 1 Version 2 With Questin And Correct Answers Intervention torsades de pointes - correct answer-defibrillate (no pulse) Medications for Torsades de Pointes - correct answer-magnesium medications for sinus bradycardia - correct answer-atropine epi Caused by an occlusion of the RCA - correct answer-inferior wall MI inferior wall MI vessel - correct answer-RCA caused by an occlusion of the circumflex artery - correct answer-lateral wall MI lateral wall MI vessel - correct ...

Critical Care Nursing: Med Surge 3. Exam 2 (Answered) 2022 · Post-op nursing interventions for AAA with a graft o Must lie supine for 6 hours o Assess femoral artery site o Monitor circulation and peripheral pulses o Maintain appropriate fluid volume o No activities that can increase intrathoracic/ intra-abdominal pressures o Monitor for fever - infection or implant rejection CNA Post-Op AAA Graft Concern o CNA tries to take aneurysm post op out of bed to bathroom, tell them no AAA ...

Menopause 1. is the associated loss of estrogen which typically begins 2. During the initial phase, the menstrual cycle becomes 3. Eventually, ovulation and menstruation 1. at approximately age 51 to 52 years, with 95% of women entering menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years. 2. irregular, anovulatory cycles may occur, and periods of amenorrhea may alternate with menses 3. cease entirely Physiologic Alterations Accompanying Menopause 1. Vasomotor Symptoms; hot flashes and night ...