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An initial disturbance in a system sets off a chain of events that does not favor stability and often abruptly displaces a system from its steady state: what is that? a. Positive Feedback b. Negative Feedback c. Disease d. Homeostasis ---ANSWER-- a. positive feedback What organ shrinks with age? a. Prostate b. Gums c. Heart d. All of the above ---ANSWER-- b. gums Which of the following is true? a. An infant will have a slower heart rate than an adult b. The elderly have better tempe...

1-Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A. Checking the client's blood pressure B. Checking the client's peripheral pulses C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours - ANSWER A. Checking the client's blood pressure Checking the client's blood pressure Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-conv...

1-Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A. Checking the client's blood pressure B. Checking the client's peripheral pulses C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours - ANSWER A. Checking the client's blood pressure Checking the client's blood pressure Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-conv...

The nurse is monitoring neurological vital signs for a male client who lost consciousness after falling and hitting his head. Which assessment finding is the earliest and most sensitive indication of altered cerebral function? a. Unequal pupils. b. Loss of central reflexes. c. Inability to open the eyes. d. Change in level of consciousness. - ANSWER D A nurse is planning to teach self-care measures to a female client about prevention of yeast infections. Which instructions should the nur...

A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? - ANSWER Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Best antihypertensive med for asthmatics. Beta2 blocking agent -- also a cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for 18 months tells the nurse that the healthcare provi...

The community health nurses is counseling a group of 14 year olds about safe sexual practices. Which health teaching strategy would be most effective for the nurse to use with this age group? A.Encourage group members to describe personal experiences in practicing safe sex B. Provide the group with statistical data about behaviors leading to venereal diseases C. Tell the group that for aids prevention abstinence is the best safe sex practice D. Role play situations in which the adolescent i...

1. In reviewing Ashley's history, the RN is correct in concluding that Jennie is in jeopardy of developing a hypertensive disorder because of her age (15). Which other factor(s) add to Ashelys risk of developing preeclampsia? (Select all) - ANSWER - Familial history -Preexisting medical or genetic condition, such as Factor V Leiden -Nulliparity 2. To accurately assess this client's condition, what information from the prenatal record is most important for the RN to obtain? - ANSWER Pren...

Meet the Client: Jonathan StevensSixty-three-year-old Jonathan Stevens visits the healthcare clinic complaining of increasing fatigue and difficulty breathing. Physical assessment findings include a rapid, irregular heart rate of 138 beats/min, BP of 140/86 mmHg, and a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min. His breath sounds are clear with fine crackles in the bases bilaterally. He has positive jugular vein distention (JDV) bilaterally and 1+ pitting edema of his ankles bilaterally. His initia...

Which findings support the nurse's initial observation that Keith has an alteration of cardiac function? - ANSWER Weak peripheral pulses Infants with congenital defects often have heart failure. Peripheral pulses are weak due to inability of the heart to pump adequately. The nurse determines that Keith has an alteration of pulmonary function based on exercise intolerance (fatigue during feeding) and which of the following signs? - ANSWER Intercostal retractions Retractions are observed i...

HESI A2 - Reading Comprehension Food: Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and metal problem. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens the individual's life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of...

HESI A2 - Reading Comprehension 2023//2024 Identifying the Main Idea - ANSWER First identify the topic by asking "What is the passage about?" Once this question is answered, then ask "What point is the author making about this topic?" The majority of paragraphs will include information about the main idea. Stop and summaries, and visualize as you read. HESI Hint: Main Ideas - ANSWER Main ideas can be found in the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a paragraph or passage. Alway...

Eating Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different methods to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences and learn new ways to do things. European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool for ...

1. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT? a) Who's coming to the party? b) Whose to blame for the economy? c) Who's hat is this? d) Whose going to vote? - ANSWER Whos coming to the party 2. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT? a) I went two the store. b) I want ice cream, too. c) The nurse gave him too shorts. d) I want to know your name. - ANSWER I want ice cream, too 3. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT? a) He did well on his diet. b) He done well on his diet. c) He ...

The patient: A 65 yr old male The situation: the family brings the patient to the emergency room because he just took an entire bottle of pills. The question: what action should the nurse take first? - answers-determine the patients level of consciousness The patient: an 80 yr old male who has used continuous oxygen for the past 3 years. The situation: while making a home visit, the wife tells the nurse that her husband was doing well on 2 liters of oxygen per min until late last night wh...

Food: Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and metal problem. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens the individual's life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are widely publici...

How many milliliters are in 1 ounce? - ANSWER 30 How many milliliters are in 8 ounces? - ANSWER 240 How many ounces are in a cup? - ANSWER 8 How many cups are in a pint? - ANSWER 2 How many pints are in a quart? - ANSWER 2 How many quarts are in a gallon? - ANSWER 4 How many cups are in a gallon? - ANSWER 16 How many pints are in a gallon? - ANSWER 8 How many cups are in a quart? - ANSWER 4 How many ounces are in a pint? - ANSWER 16 How many ounces are in a quart? - ANSWER 32 How many...

Based on the information provided in this client's medical record during labor, which should the nurse implement? (Click on each chart tab for additional information. Please be sure to scroll to the bottom right corner of each tab to view all information contained in the client's medical record.) a. Apply oxygen 10 l/mask b. Stop the oxytocin infusion c. Turn the client to the right lateral position. d. Continue to monitor the progress of labor. Continue to monitor the progress of labor...

Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c. Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream. d. Reinforce ...

Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c. Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream. d. Reinforce ...

Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c. Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream. d. Reinforce ...