This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which hemodynamic parameter is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor to determine the ... (Read 106 times)

Anajune7

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 574
on: Jun 25, 2018
Which hemodynamic parameter is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor to determine the effectiveness of medications given to a patient to reduce left ventricular afterload?
 
  a. Mean arterial pressure (MAP)
  b. Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
  c. Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)
  d. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)

Question 2

While family members are visiting, a patient has a respiratory arrest and is being resuscitated. Which action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Tell the family members that watching the resuscitation will be very stressful.
  b. Ask family members if they wish to remain in the room during the resuscitation.
  c. Take the family members quickly out of the patient room and remain with them.
  d. Assign a staff member to wait with family members just outside the patient room.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kescobar@64

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Systemic vascular resistance reflects the resistance to ventricular ejection, or afterload. The other parameters will be monitored, but do not reflect afterload as directly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Research indicates that family members want the option of remaining in the room during procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and that this decreases anxiety and facilitates grieving. The other options may be appropriate if the family decides not to remain with the patient.


Anajune7

  • Member
  • Posts: 574
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

tandmlomax84

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon
It is important that parents repeat safety rules to preschoolers and monitor compliance with rules. It is important that parents repeat safety rules to preschoolers and monitor compliance with rules.
A flexible colonoscope with monitor and video recorder. A flexible colonoscope with monitor and video recorder.
The fuel level must be above 15% and below 85% before the EVAP monitor will run on most vehicles. The fuel level must be above 15% and below 85% before the EVAP monitor will run on most vehicles.
Lattice Parameter Relationships and Figures Showing Unit Cell Geometries for the Seven Crystal Syste Lattice Parameter Relationships and Figures Showing Unit Cell Geometries for the Seven Crystal Syste
Video: Primary and secondary response to infection

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library