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Assessment of Cardiovascular System Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing exam

A patient arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesis and dysarthria that started 2 hours previously, and health records show a history of several transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for a. surgical endarterectomy. b. transluminal angioplasty. c. intravenous heparin drip administration. d. tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) infusion. - ANSWER ANS: D The patient's history and clinical

4. The nurse is assessing a male patient diagnosed with a pituitary tumor causing panhypopituitarism. Assessment findings consistent with panhypopituitarism include: a. high blood pressure. b. decreased facial hair. c. elevated blood glucose. d. tachycardia and palpitations. - ANSWER ANS: B Changes in male secondary

The nurse is working at a first aid booth for a spring training game on a hot day. A spectator comes in, reporting that he is not feeling well. Vital signs are temp 104.1 F, pulse 132 BPM, respirs 26 breaths/min, and blood pressure 106/66 mm Hg. He trips over his feet as the nurse leads him to a cot. What is the priory action of the nurse? a. admin tylenol 650 mg orally b. encourage rest, and reassess in 15 minutes c. sponge the victim with cool water and remove his shirt d. encourage dri...

What is the focus of treatment for secondary hypertension? a.Smoking cessation program b.Strenuous exercise program c.Weight loss program designed to reduce weight rapidly d.Specific etiologic disease -ANSWER Specific etiologic disease

A 21-year-old woman is scheduled for percutaneous transluminal balloon valvuloplasty to treat mitral stenosis. When explaining the advantage of valvuloplasty instead of valve replacement to the patient, which information will the nurse include? a. Biologic replacement valves require the use of immunosuppressive drugs. b. Mechanical mitral valves require replacement approximately every 5 years. c. Lifelong anticoagulant therapy is needed after mechanical valve replacement. d. Ongoing cardia...

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A patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take? a. Remind the patient about the need to drink 1000 mL of fluids daily. b. Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing. c. Teach the patient to take the prescribed Bactrim for at least 3 more days. d. Suggest that the patient use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to treat the symptoms. - ANSWER Answe...

Treatment for repetitive strain syndrome includes changing the ergonomics of the activity. Elbow injections and surgery are not initial options for this type of injury. A wrist splint might be used for hand or wrist pain. When working with a patient whose job involves many hours of word processing, the nurse will teach the patient about the need to: a. do stretching and warm-up exercises before starting work. b. wrap the wrists with a compression bandage every morning. c. use acetaminophe...