Reduced blood flow to the heart that causes chest pain is called ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
ischemia
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An informed consent was to be obtained from the patient for his scheduled open cholecystectomy. Which circumstance could prevent the patient from signing his informed consent?
a. Pain radiating to the scapula b. An injection of Demerol, 75 mg IM, 1 hour ago c. The presence of jaundice and scleral icterus d. His concern over his insurance company not covering the procedure
The nurse is caring for a patient having a TEE. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for the care of this patient?
1. monitor for bradycardia and hypotension after the procedure 2. dim the lights in the room 3. apply pressure to the puncture site 4. assess pedal pulses bilaterally
When preparing a care plan for a patient with a diagnosis of delirium, dementia, or cognitive impairment, the nurse will:
A) Increase mental and physical stimulus to improve mental function B) State five current events from today's newspaper C) Maintain consistent daily routines D) Encourage the patient to discuss memories from his or her childhood
The nurse is working with a child who has a drug overdose. Respirations are decreased and shallow. Arterial blood gases show the child's pH is decreased and the pCO2 is elevated. The nurse realizes that this child is in:
a. respiratory alkalosis c. metabolic alkalosis b. respiratory acidosis d. metabolic acidosis