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In a stenosis the ________ increases and the _________ decreases.

 When red blood cells are not moving, the frequency of sound is equal to the frequency of sound in the reflected echo. The Doppler shift is __________.

The best angle to use for diagnostic Doppler while imaging is at a zero degree angle.

If the pressure difference between two points increases, the flow rate decreases.

The amount of blood moving during a particular time defines ________.

A patient returns to the clinic four weeks after starting atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia. During the visit, the patient reports, “I’ve been more tired than usual, and my legs feel sore after even light activity.” Vital signs are within normal limits. The patient states they have been taking the medication daily without missing doses and have continued following their low‑fat diet.Based on this information, which assessment should the nurse prioritize?

A patient with chronic neuropathic pain has recently been prescribed gabapentin in addition to their scheduled morphine (oral). Two days later, the patient returns to the clinic reporting increased “sleepiness,” difficulty staying awake during the day, and occasional dizziness. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the patient is slow to respond to questions and has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute.Which action should the nurse take FIRST?

A client with moderate persistent asthma has been taking an oral glucocorticoid for several years. Because of a new diagnosis of renal impairment, the prescriber writes a prescription to discontinue the oral glucocorticoid and start taking inhaled glucocorticoid instead. What is the priority action of the nurse?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been taking theophylline as part of their maintenance therapy. At today’s follow-up visit, the client reports, “I think the medicine might be helping. I’m not as tight in my chest as before, and it feels easier to breathe, but I still have a cough.”Based on these findings, which conclusion by the nurse BEST indicates the medication is effective?