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Which of the following statements is true about Raynaud's phenomenon secondary to SLE?
Which of the following statements is true about Raynaud's phenomenon secondary to SLE?
- It is caused by a lack of circulation in the feet.
- It is unrelated to the diagnosis of lupus.
- It can cause pale and bluish hands with numbness and pain. (correct)
- It is a permanent condition that cannot be treated.
What should the nurse instruct a client with heart failure to do when going home?
What should the nurse instruct a client with heart failure to do when going home?
- Maintain bed rest for at least 1 week.
- Monitor daily sodium intake.
- Monitor urine output daily.
- Monitor weight daily. (correct)
How should the nurse proceed when a client about to undergo cardiac catheterization expresses concern about open heart surgery?
How should the nurse proceed when a client about to undergo cardiac catheterization expresses concern about open heart surgery?
- Withhold the medication and cancel the procedure.
- Withhold the medication and notify the physician immediately.
- Explain that cardiac catheterization does not involve open heart surgery, and then medicate the client. (correct)
- Medicate the client and document his comment.
Which assessment findings indicate possible bleeding or recurring dissection in a client recovering from surgical repair of a dissecting aortic aneurysm?
Which assessment findings indicate possible bleeding or recurring dissection in a client recovering from surgical repair of a dissecting aortic aneurysm?
What is the highest nursing priority in the plan of care for a client with peripheral vascular problems?
What is the highest nursing priority in the plan of care for a client with peripheral vascular problems?
Which clinical manifestation would be most indicative of complete arterial obstruction in the lower extremities?
Which clinical manifestation would be most indicative of complete arterial obstruction in the lower extremities?
The client is to receive digoxin 0.25 mg. Available are 0.125-mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
The client is to receive digoxin 0.25 mg. Available are 0.125-mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Which of the following statements demonstrates an accurate understanding of the client's disorder?
Which of the following statements demonstrates an accurate understanding of the client's disorder?
Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the need to discuss medication with their healthcare provider?
Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the need to discuss medication with their healthcare provider?
Which of the following laboratory values are the priority for the nurse to monitor in a client with a newly diagnosed cardiac dysrhythmia?
Which of the following laboratory values are the priority for the nurse to monitor in a client with a newly diagnosed cardiac dysrhythmia?
Which of the following medications is typically prescribed for a client with an atrial arrhythmia?
Which of the following medications is typically prescribed for a client with an atrial arrhythmia?
What should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of metoprolol in a client with an atrial arrhythmia?
What should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of metoprolol in a client with an atrial arrhythmia?
Which nursing diagnosis would be the priority for a client who has experienced ventricular tachycardia and becomes unresponsive?
Which nursing diagnosis would be the priority for a client who has experienced ventricular tachycardia and becomes unresponsive?
What should the nurse do first if a client who has been prescribed pentoxifylline reports chest pain after receiving the initial dose?
What should the nurse do first if a client who has been prescribed pentoxifylline reports chest pain after receiving the initial dose?
Which abnormal heart sound should the nurse stay alert for during the first week of a client's recovery from an acute myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which abnormal heart sound should the nurse stay alert for during the first week of a client's recovery from an acute myocardial infarction (MI)?
What concern may a client have three days after surgery to insert a mechanical mitral valve?
What concern may a client have three days after surgery to insert a mechanical mitral valve?
For which potential complication should the nurse monitor when starting a client on oral or I.V. diltiazem hydrochloride?
For which potential complication should the nurse monitor when starting a client on oral or I.V. diltiazem hydrochloride?
What is the purpose of nitroglycerine cream prescribed for a client with a skin ulcer on the forearm?
What is the purpose of nitroglycerine cream prescribed for a client with a skin ulcer on the forearm?
Which change should the nurse assess for when monitoring a client who is receiving tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)?
Which change should the nurse assess for when monitoring a client who is receiving tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)?
Which of the following would pose the greatest health hazard to a client with mitral stenosis who is a prospective valve recipient?
Which of the following would pose the greatest health hazard to a client with mitral stenosis who is a prospective valve recipient?
What is the nurse's best action when a client receiving dobutamine for heart failure experiences an increased heart rate and premature ventricular contractions?
What is the nurse's best action when a client receiving dobutamine for heart failure experiences an increased heart rate and premature ventricular contractions?
What should the nurse instruct a client with deep vein thrombosis who is experiencing bleeding gums, increased bruising, and dark stools to do?
What should the nurse instruct a client with deep vein thrombosis who is experiencing bleeding gums, increased bruising, and dark stools to do?
What are the principal effects of nitroglycerin tablets, 0.3 mg given sublingually, in treating a client with angina?
What are the principal effects of nitroglycerin tablets, 0.3 mg given sublingually, in treating a client with angina?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with peripheral vascular disease?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with peripheral vascular disease?
Which of the following lifestyle changes is NOT recommended to enhance heart health?
Which of the following lifestyle changes is NOT recommended to enhance heart health?
Which of the following vital sign changes should the nurse immediately report when assessing a client with heart failure?
Which of the following vital sign changes should the nurse immediately report when assessing a client with heart failure?
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when a client with changing vital signs reports feeling short of breath?
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when a client with changing vital signs reports feeling short of breath?
