The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary bodily processes and is further divided into two branches. Which of the following are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system?

A graduate nurse abruptly discontinues the intravenous (IV) dopamine once it has been infused into the client. What is the priority action of the more experienced nurse?

A nurse is providing education for a client prescribed captopril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. To promote compliance to the medication, the nurse includes information about which adverse effect?

An emergency department nurse is caring for a client reporting dizziness, weakness, and blurred vision. Vital signs are as follows: pulse – 41, blood pressure – 105/88, and respiratory rate – 16. Which of the following medications does the nurse expect to administer?

The anticholinergic medication atropine would be contraindicated in a client with which concurrent diagnosis?

A client is given amiodarone in the emergency department for a dysrhythmia. Which of the following indicates the drug is having desired effect?

Identify two nonpharmacologic methods for decreasing blood pressure. (Select all that apply).

The nurse is teaching the client about lifestyle modifications to help manage the client’s hypertension. Which of the following statements indicate the patient needs additional teaching?

What is the purpose for using anticholinergic drugs?

The nurse notes that his patient’s heart rate is 74 bpm. He knows that the pacemaker of the heart is the: