Med-Surg:Cardiovascular and Hematology Study Guide

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?Correct answerLower Back Discomfort 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?Correct answerVentricular dysrhythmias A nurse is collecting data from a client who has manifestations of aplastic anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?Correct answerPetechiae and ecchymosis 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?Correct answerHypertension is a common adverse effect of this medication A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?Correct answerDependent edema 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?Correct answerInitiate an aspirin regimen A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Correct answerEnforce fluid restrictions 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?Correct answerMonitor the client for ototoxicity 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?Correct answerProthrombin time 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?Correct answerWitness informed consent.