Watts School Of Nursing

1. The nurse suspects the patient has increased afterload. Which piece of equipment should the nurse obtain to determine the presence of this condition? a. Pulse oximeter b. Oxygen cannula c. Blood pressure cuf d. Yankauer suction tip catheter ANS: C A blood pressure cuf is needed. The diastolic aortic pressure is a good clinical measure of afterload. Afterload is the resistance to left ventricular ejection. In hypertension the afterload increases, making cardiac workload also increase...

When preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a homeless male ata community clinic, the client tells the RN that he usually takes a different dosage. What action should the RN take? A. Tell him to take the medication then verify the dosage at the next healthcare team meeting. B. Withhold the medication until the dosage can be confirmed. C. Inform him that he may refuse the medication and document whether or not he takes it. D. Explain to the client that the dosage has been cha...

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR COMPLETE 2019 FORM A 1. The nurse suspects the patient has increased afterload. Which piece of equipment should the nurse obtain to determine the presence of this condition? a. Pulse oximeter b. Oxygen cannula c. Blood pressure cuf d. Yankauer suction tip catheter ANS: C A blood pressure cuf is needed. The diastolic aortic pressure is a good clinical measure of afterload. Afterload is the resistance to left ventricular ejection. In hypertension the a...

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