A nurse is obtaining a 4-month-old infant’s vital signs. The…
A nurse is obtaining a 4-month-old infant’s vital signs. The infant’s heart rate is 190/min, and her temperature is 40° C (104° F). The father asks the nurse, “Why is my baby’s heart beating so fast?” Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
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A patient with a long-standing history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has also been recently diagnosed with Cor Pulmonale (right-sided cardiac failure). Which of the following clinical manifestations of Cor Pulmonale would the nurse anticipate in this patient? Select all that apply
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