A 76-year-old patient has been recently diagnosed with cardiac valvular disease. The nurse assesses the patient and recognizes that the medical diagnosis is supported by
a. cyanotic fingertips.
b. weight loss of 10 pounds in 3 months.
c. angina pain.
d. shortness of breath with activity.
D
Individuals with valvular disease may be asymptomatic for many years, but with the deteriora-tion of the valves and hypertrophic changes in the atria or ventricles, symptoms become evident. Exertional dyspnea is frequently the initial symptom. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, and palpitations. The other signs are not manifestations of valve disease.
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A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) B) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) D) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
__________ is a duty or assignment related to a specific job
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In which practice area was the first clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role developed?
a. Mother-baby b. Psychiatric nursing c. Intensive care nursing d. Emergency nursing
Benefits to the mother associated with breastfeeding include all of the following except:
1. there is a decreased risk of breast cancer. 2. it is an effective method of birth control. 3. it increases bone density. 4. it may enhance postpartum weight loss.