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The Nurse Notes in the Patient's Medication Orders That the Patient

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The nurse notes in the patient's medication orders that the patient will be taking ibutilide (Corvert) . Based on this finding, the nurse interprets that the patient has which disorder?


Definitions:

Bursa

A small fluid-filled sac located near joints that reduces friction between tissues, such as bone and tendons.

Fluid

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; a gas or (especially) a liquid.

Joint

The point at which two bones are connected, allowing for movement and support.

Contracture

An abnormal tightening or shortening, often resulting in a deformity.

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