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A patient is scheduled to have a pacemaker implanted. The nurse knows pacemakers can be inserted to correct what problem?
 
  A) Increased blood pressure
  B) Increased pulse pressure
  C) Malfunction of the sinuatrial (SA) node
  D) Onset of oncotic pressure

Question 2

A 10-year-old child with spina bifida is receiving bethanechol (Urecholine) for treatment of neurogenic bladder. What adverse effect will the nurse assess for?
 
  A) Constipation
  B) Loss of bowel and bladder control
  C) Decrease salivation
  D) Increased appetite



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Answer to Question 1

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Pacemaker cells are found in the SA node of the heart, which controls cardiac contraction and relaxation, therefore controlling the overall heart rate. If the SA node malfunctions, a pacemaker would be indicated. Hypertension, increased pulse pressure, and onset of oncotic pressure would not be an indication for pacemaker insertion.

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Loss of bowel and bladder control is an adverse effect of cholinergic agents that would cause stress in a child. Diarrhea and increased salivation are also adverse effects. Increased appetite is not associated with these drugs. Children are more likely to have gastrointestinal (GI) upset that could result in a decrease in appetite.





 

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