The nurse is preparing to apply ECG electrodes to a male patient who requires continuous cardiac monitoring. Which of the following should the nurse complete to optimize skin adherence and conduction of the heart’s electrical current? a) Clip the patient’s chest hair prior to applying the electrodes. b) Once the electrodes are applied, change them every 72 hours. c) Apply baby powder to the patient’s chest prior to placing the electrodes. d) Clean the patient’s chest with alcohol prior to application of the electrodes.

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The nurse is preparing to apply ECG electrodes to a male patient who requires continuous cardiac monitoring. Which of the following should the nurse complete to optimize skin adherence and conduction of the heart’s electrical current?

a) Clip the patient’s chest hair prior to applying the electrodes.
b) Once the electrodes are applied, change them every 72 hours.
c) Apply baby powder to the patient’s chest prior to placing the electrodes.
d) Clean the patient’s chest with alcohol prior to application of the electrodes.

 
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An 87-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for cellulitis of the left arm. He ambulates with a walker and takes a diuretic medication to control symptoms of fluid retention. Which intervention is most important to protect him from injury? 1.Leave the bathroom light on. 2. Withhold the client’s diuretic medication. 3 Provide a bedside commode. 4. Keep the side rails up.

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An 87-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for cellulitis of the left arm. He ambulates with a walker and takes a diuretic medication to control symptoms of fluid retention. Which intervention is most important to protect him from injury?
1.Leave the bathroom light on.
2. Withhold the client’s diuretic medication.
3 Provide a bedside commode.
4. Keep the side rails up.

 
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The volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath is termed which of the following? a) Tidal volume b) Vital capacity c) Residual volume d) Vital capacity

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The volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath is termed which of the following?

a) Tidal volume
b) Vital capacity
c) Residual volume
d) Vital capacity

 
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A patient who has had a recent myocardial infarction develops pericarditis and complains of level 6 (on a scale of 0–10) chest pain with deep breathing. Which of these ordered pro re nata (PRN) medications will be the most appropriate for the nurse to administer? a) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg per os (po) every 4 hours b) Ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg po every 8 hours c) Morphine sulfate 6 mg IVP every 2–4 hours d) Fentanyl 2 mg intravenous pyelogram (IVP) every 2–4 hours

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A patient who has had a recent myocardial infarction develops pericarditis and complains of level 6 (on a scale of 0–10) chest pain with deep breathing. Which of these ordered pro re nata (PRN) medications will be the most appropriate for the nurse to administer?

a) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg per os (po) every 4 hours
b) Ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg po every 8 hours
c) Morphine sulfate 6 mg IVP every 2–4 hours
d) Fentanyl 2 mg intravenous pyelogram (IVP) every 2–4 hours

 
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