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MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The assistive personnel reports that an older patient is complaining of shortness of breath and palpitations. The nurse connects the patient to an electrocardiogram monitor and analyzes the rhythm with normal P wave and normal QRS and T waves.

The rate is 116 beats per minute and regular. The nurse identifies this rhythm as ___________________ _. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Mrs. Grant is a patient with colon cancer who recently underwent surgery to remove a portion of her colon. She has a colonostomy and needs patient teaching regarding diet.

Which of the fol-lowing is a food that she needs to avoid to prevent blockages? A. Oranges
B. Bananas
C. Beef
D. Rice

yotaSR5 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

sinus tachycardia

Sinus tachycardia is a rate between 100 and 180 beats per minute with normal P, QRS, T waves. Sinus bradycardia is a rate less than 60 beats per minute with normal P, QRS, T waves. Sinus rhythm is a rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute with normal P, QRS, and T waves.

Answer to Question 2

A
When a patient has an ostomy, the location of the ostomy determines the type of diet needed for regular evacuation. Initially place ostomy patients on low-fiber diets to avoid stoma obstruction. Slowly add high-fiber foods one at a time over a period of several weeks. Maintain a high fluid intake. Teach the patient to avoid foods that cause blockage, such as oranges, apples with tough skins, corn, and popcorn.