The nurse explains the difference between exertional angina and unstable angina is that unstable angina occurs:
a. on heavy exertion.
b. when the blood pressure increases sharply.
c. when the body reacts to high stress levels.
d. unpredictably, even in sleep.
D
Unstable angina attacks are unpredictable and do not follow a pattern as do stable angina attacks. Unstable angina can progress into a myocardial infarction (MI) and a medical emergency.
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A nurse is teaching a woman about pain management strategies during labor. The woman expresses great fear about the experience. Which of the following statements by the nurse would help to ease the woman's fears? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Don't worry about the pain; at least it's not from illness." B. "Keep in mind there is an end to the pain with the birth." C. "Pain during labor is normal and expected, and helps you to give birth." D. "We can anticipate your labor pain and plan for it." E. "You have to expect some amount of pain during labor."
When the nurse reviews the patient's laboratory reports revealing sodium, 140 mEq/L; potassium, 4.1 mEq/L; calcium, 7.9 mg/dL; and magnesium, 1.9 mg/dL; the nurse should notify the physician of the patient's
A) Low potassium B) Low calcium C) High sodium D) High magnesium
The prescriber's order is for 1000 mcg of a medication to be administered. There are 1-mg tablets available on the unit. The nurse prepares:
A. 1 tablet B. 2 tablets C. 3 tablets D. 4 tablets
The public health nurse is planning a program to decrease the incidence of meningitis in adoles-cents and young adults. Which action is most important?
a. Encourage adolescents and young adults to avoid crowds in the winter. b. Vaccinate 11- and 12-year-old children against Haemophilus influenzae. c. Immunize adolescents and college fresh-man against Neisseria meningitides. d. Emphasize the importance of hand wash-ing to prevent the spread of infection.