Chapter 10, Problem 13MC

A patient who has recently had a myocardial infarction (MI) has started therapy with a beta blocker. The nurse explains that the main purpose of the beta blocker for this patient is to a) cause vasodilation of the coronary arteries.b) prevent hypertension.c) increase conduction through the SA node.d) protect the heart from circulating catecholamines

Areas of difficulty that would increase the need for a multi-point injection would be which one of the following possibilities?     A. Continuity of the vascular system     B. Localized congestion of the vascular system     C. Longer antemortem interval     D. Shorter final disposition interval

A client with hypovolemic shock has a urine output of 15 ml/hr. The nurse understands the client's altered urine output can be attributed to which compensatory mechanism? Question 19 options: a)  Stimulation of cardiac-adrenergic receptors, leading to increased cardiac output b)  Stimulation of the RAAS pathway combined with the effects of vasopressin c)  Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, causing a reduction in vascular permeability d)  Movement of interstitial fluid to intravascular space, increasing renal blood flow