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The physician's order states: "If BP drops below 90/60 administer dopamine via continuous infusion and titrate the drip to maintain a blood pressure of 100/70." The client's blood pressure was 84/50, and the nurse initiated the dopamine drip. One hour later the BP is 180/90. The nurse should
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Prior to the insertion of an arterial line, the physician performs an Allen's test to determine the patency of the
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A client is 12 hours post-myocardial infarction and is exhibiting a heart rate of 118 bpm, blood pressure of 98/64 mmHg, and reports ongoing chest discomfort. The nurse collaborates with the provider to implement interventions aimed at preventing sustained tachycardia. What is the primary goal of this intervention?
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While caring for a client with a temporary pacemaker, your instructor asks you to explain the concept of "capture." Which of the following statements accurately defines "capture" and its significance in cardiac pacing?
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A nurse is preparing for a cardioversion procedure for a client diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) who is alert and has a blood pressure of 110/66 mmHg. Which action should the nurse prioritize before implementing the cardioversion?
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In the change of shift report, you are told that your client is in a second-degree type 1 AV heart block. You anticipate that the cardiac rhythm strip will reveal which of the following?
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A 65-year-old patient with a history of heart failure presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath and hypotension. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate to administer in order to decrease the afterload and improve cardiac output in this patient?
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Which information collected by the nurse who is admitting a client with chest pain suggests that the pain is caused by an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
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Your client is receiving continuous IV infusions of dobutamine, epinephrine, dopamine and nitroprusside sodium. The hemodynamic readings are:
normal central venous pressure (CVP) of 6 mmHg;
normal pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) of 25/10 mmHg:
high cardiac output (CO) of 7.5 L/min;
low systemic vascular resistance (SVR) of 400 dynes/sec/cm(-5).
You should reduce the infusion rate of which of these drugs?
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Discharge teaching for the client following biologic valve replacement includes explaining
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