Med-Surg: Cardiovascular and Hematology

Med-Surg: Cardiovascular and Hematology 1. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? - Lower Back Discomfort 2. A nurse is assisting in monitoring a client who had a myocardial infarction. For which of the following complications should the nurse monitor in the first 24 hr? - Ventricular dysrhythmias 3. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has manifestations of aplastic anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Petechiae and ecchymosis 4. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and a new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - Hypertension is a common adverse effect of this medication 5. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Dependent edema 6. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is having a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with stent placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate in the postoperative plan of care? - Initiate an aspirin regimen 7. A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Enforce fluid restrictions 8. A nurse is administering a loop diuretic to a client who has 3+ pitting edema in the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Monitor the client for ototoxicity 9. A nurse is evaluating a clients repeat laboratory results 4 hr after administering fresh frozen plasma (FFP). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review? - Prothrombin time 10. A nurse is assisting in the preparation of a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) for a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Witness informed consent.