__________ is a narrowing of the opening in the aortic valve when the valve cusps become stiff and rigid
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Aortic stenosis
You might also like to view...
You are working with a client from another culture who states that the current illness is likely punishment for past sins. The nurse's best response to the client would be:
1. "You seem like such a nice person, what sins could cause you to deserve this?" 2. "I think you are being very hard on yourself, don't you agree?" 3. "It sounds as though you are troubled by something you did in the past." 4. "You have an infection that is caused by a virus that you came in contact with, not by sins."
Which of the following is true regarding regional heparinization?
A) The patient's clotting times will be elevated. B) The patient's clotting times will be normal. C) The patient's clotting times will be decreased. D) None of the above are correct.
In which of the following dysrhythmias does the patient commonly complain of feelings of "palpitations"?
A. Suprventicular tachycardia B. Premature ventricular contraction C. Atrial fibrillation D. A and B
A nurse preceptor questions a new graduate's understanding of the potential complications of magnesium sulfate
Which response by the new graduate would indicate to the nurse preceptor that the new graduate can recognize the potential complications? a. Hypotension d. Cardiac arrest b. Pulmonary edema e. Renal failure c. Hepatitis f. Respiratory depression or arrest