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A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering after a myocardial infarction. When advising the client to exercise gradually and slowly increase the distance walked, which vital sign should the nurse teach the client to monitor determine whether to increase of decrease exercise levels? - ANS Pulse rate *The client who is on a progressive exercise program at home after an MI should be taught to monitor heart rate. The pulse rate is expected to increase with exercise but should not increase more than 25 bpm above baseline. A nurse is teaching a client who has osteoarthritis of the hip and knee about self-management of the disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA - ANS -"Apply heat to your joints to alleviate pain." -"Avoid bending your joints to the point it becomes painful when exercising." -"Use a firm mattress for sleeping." The nurse is preparing to teach a client with peptic ulcer disease about a diet that should be followed after discharge. The nurse should encourage the client to eat which of the following? - ANS Any food that are tolerated *Diet therapy for ulcer disease is controversial. There is no scientific evidence that diet therapy promotes healing. Most clients are instructed to follow a diet they can tolerate. A nurse is caring for an adult client who was admitted with manifestations of shock. The client has a prescription for an afterload-reducing medication. They nurse should recognize that this medication is administered for which of the following types of shock? - ANS Cardiogenic A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider prescribe? SATA - ANS -Spironolactone -Propranolol -Lactulose A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the emergency department with hematemesis. W