1.	The life partner of a patient diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) demonstrates a need for instruction when asking the nurse, "Can you tell me why this is a prob-

lem?" What is the nurse's best response?





















2.	The medical record states that the pa- tient's pulse is "small and weak." Which characteristic will the nurse expect to de- tect when performing a cardiovascular as- sessment on this patient? (Select all that apply.)













3.	Preparing for an electroca...