When Providing Postoperative Care to a Child,which Does the Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

When providing postoperative care to a child,which does the nurse recognize as potential causes of an increased heart rate? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

• A) Shock
• B) Pain
• C) Hypoxia
• D) Vagal stimulation
• E) Late respiratory distress
• F) Elevated temperature

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Definitions:

Phosphine

A colorless, flammable, and toxic gas with the chemical formula PH3, used in various industrial applications and as a pesticide.

Ammonia

A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3, a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell.

Hydrogen Sulfide

A toxic, flammable gas with the formula H2S, known for its foul odor of rotten eggs and used in the manufacture of chemicals.

Lewis Structure

A diagram that represents the bonds between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons in a compound.