A Client with Pulmonary Edema Is Receiving Intravenous Nitroglycerin

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Multiple Choice

A client with pulmonary edema is receiving intravenous nitroglycerin. The spouse becomes upset and says "Nobody told me my spouse had a heart attack!" The best response by the nurse is to say "The nitroglycerin

• A) can prevent a heart attack brought on by the stress to the heart."
• B) helps get rid of extra fluid in the body."
• C) helps the heart to not work so hard."
• D) treats the chest pain that goes along with pulmonary edema."

Understand the principles of bond valuation and the calculation of present value for single amounts and annuities.

Comprehend the concepts of market rate of interest vs contract rate of interest and their implications on bond pricing (discount, premium, or par value).

Be able to journalize bond transactions including issuance, interest payment, amortization of discount/premium, and redemption.

Calculate the total interest expense over the life of a bond and understand the factors affecting it.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral conditioning technique where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.

Praises

Expressions of approval, commendation, or admiration.

Observational Learning

The method of adopting behaviors by monitoring and copying others.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that involves pairing a previously neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.