____________________ is the most common form of vascular disease in which fats are deposited on the walls of arteries.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Atherosclerosis
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An elderly patient with uncontrolled hypertension and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response is admitted with a diagnosis of heart failure. He has crepitant pulmonary rales and his chest x-ray shows pulmonary congestion
The patient probably has what type of heart failure? A) Left ventricular systolic failure B) Left ventricular diastolic failure C) Right ventricular failure D) Combination heart failure
The nurse is planning care for a client who is identified as a Pacific Islander. Which will the nurse include in the plan of care for this client because of the identified race?
1. Blood glucose. 2. BUN blood test. 3. Chest radiography. 4. HIV blood test.
A nurse in an oral surgery practice is working with a patient scheduled for removal of an abscessed tooth. When providing discharge education, the nurse should recommend which of the following actions?
A) Rinse the mouth with alcohol before bedtime for the next 7 days. B) Use warm saline to rinse the mouth as needed. C) Brush around the area with a firm toothbrush to prevent infection. D) Use a toothpick to dislodge any debris that gets lodged in the socket.
The nurse is making a client's bed. What safety measure should the nurse implement at this time?
1. Begin at the head and move toward the foot, loosening bottom linens. 2. Miter corners at the head of the bed. 3. Place the soiled sheet in a laundry bag. 4. Prepare the client.