Medical surgical Nursing Cases and Answers

Medical surgical Nursing Cases and Answers 12 lead ECG for client with angina pectoris teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-***"Lie still and relax for the procedure." The nurse should instruct the client to relax and remain still during the recording of the ECG because movement and tense muscles can interfere with the results of the ECG. An ECG is a recording of the client's electrical activity of the heart. The electrical activity of the heart is detected by electrodes that are placed on the client's trunk and extremities in specific locations. "Expect mild tingling at the electrode sites." "The electrodes will remain in place for 24 hours." "A medication will be given during the procedure." a nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and the new prescription for furosemide. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alopecia: Alopecia is not an adverse effect of furosemide. The nurse should monitor the client for other dermatologic adverse effects of furosemide, such as pruritus, rash, and urticaria