Answer to Question 1
C
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Although it is certainly important to assess all aspects of oxygenation and ventilation, the single best indicator of drug effectiveness is improved exercise tolerance. Many patients can oxygenate at rest and maintain a normal resting respiration, but activity increases oxygen demand, which is when signs of pulmonary hypertension are best seen.
Answer to Question 2
C
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The nurse is responsible for teaching the patient the correct drug dosage. You should teach the patient that 5 mL = 1 tsp, so 10 mL (5 2) = 2 tsp; therefore Options A, B, and D are incorrect. It is important that patients be taught how to take their medication using measurement systems they are familiar with and know how to use.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Pigmented bands in nail of patient with dark skin
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
The Pulmonary Circuit