In Assessing a Patient with a Heart Rate of 132

question 29

Multiple Choice

In assessing a patient with a heart rate of 132 beats per minute, the nurse assesses for which causes of this elevated heart rate? Select all that apply.

• A)Blood pressure 80/40
• B)Fever
• C)Blood glucose 60 mg/dL
• D)Urine specific gravity 1.003
• E)Hemoglobin 9 g/dL

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building.

Anterior Pituitary

The front part of the pituitary gland, which secretes hormones regulating various physiological processes, including growth and reproduction.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovaries and spermatogenesis in the testes.

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone, a hormone that helps control the balance of water in the body by affecting the kidneys.