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on: Jul 22, 2018
An ultrasonic Doppler is used for:
 
  A) auscultating a pulse that is difficult to palpate.
  B) auscultating diastolic blood pressure.
  C) aiding palpation of pulse and rhythm.
  D) aiding palpation of diastolic blood pressure.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing an apical pulse on a cardiac client. The client is taking digoxin. The nurse can anticipate that the digoxin will:
 
  A) decrease the blood glucose.
  B) decrease the blood volume.
  C) decrease the apical pulse.
  D) decrease the respiratory rate.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
A Doppler device can be used to detect a pulse that is not easily palpable.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Certain cardiac medications, such as digoxin, decrease the heart rate.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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