A client who is suffering dyspnea on exertion and congestive heart failure will likely report which symptom during the health history?
A. Fatigue
B. Swelling of one leg
C. Awakening at night to urinate
D. Slow heart rate
E. Brown discoloration to lower extremities
Answer: D. Slow heart rate
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A) Places the ointment on a swab and spreads it across closed eyelids. B) Instills the medication to the lacrimal duct. C) Uses sterile gauze to apply the ointment. D) Applies the ointment directly to the conjunctival sac.
A nurse explains that laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (Lasik) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) are methods to correct refractive errors surgically. What do these procedures reshape?
a. Cornea b. Lens c. Iris d. Pupil
The patient has been recently diagnosed with hypertension. Assessment data includes
Wt: 200 pounds Ht: 5' 4" Diet: Mostly starches Alcohol intake: 3 beers/week Stressors: Works 60 hours/week In planning care with this patient, what is the priority outcome? 1. Patient will eliminate alcohol from the diet. 2. Patient will decrease stress by limiting work to 40 hours/week. 3. Patient will balance diet according to the food pyramid. 4. Patient will achieve and maintain optimum weight.
You ask J.F. what she is doing to exercise while she is confined to the bed. She looks surprisedand states that she isn't doing anything
What activities can J.F. engage in while on bed rest?