Cardiac-Vascular Certification

In an assessment for intermittent clau- dication, the cardiac-vascular nurse as- sesses the leg pain and cramping with exertion, then asks the patient: A."Does the shortness of breath accom- pany the leg pain?" B. "Does this same type of pain occur without activity?" C. "Is the leg pain relieved by rest?" D."Is the leg pain relieved with elevation?" The cardiac-vascular nurse reviews risk factor reduction with a patient who is newly diagnosed with myocardial infarction.The patient states, "I don't know why you're making such a big deal about this stuff. I feel fine, and the doctor said that my heart attack was small." The nurse's most effective action is to: A. Assess the patient's perception of the event with open-ended questions B. Present research to support the need for risk factor reduction C. Reinforce patient education D. Review the laboratory values with the patient The cardiac-vascular nurse encourages a patient with hypertension to adopt a low-sodium diet. The American Heart Association recommends limiting this patient's sodium: A. 3,000 mg per day B. 1,500 mg per day C. 1,700 mg per day D. 2,400 mg per day C. "Is the leg pain relieved by rest?" A. Assess the patient's perception of the event with open-ended questions D. 2,400 mg per day