Which of the following are mechanisms responsible for a myocardial infarction (MI)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Coronary artery thrombosis
b. Plaque rupture
c. Coronary artery spasm near the ruptured plaque
d. Preinfarction angina
e. Hyperlipidemia
A, B, C
The three mechanisms that block the coronary artery and are responsible for the acute reduction in oxygen delivery to the myocardium are (1) plaque rupture, (2) new coronary artery thrombosis, and (3) coronary artery spasm close to the ruptured plaque.
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The nurse is caring for a middle-aged female client who is experiencing premenopausal symptoms. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "I like to take a brisk walk in the morning." B) "I only drink orange juice fortified with calcium and vitamin D." C) "Bone resorption slows with aging due to a decrease in estrogen levels." D) "I like to have a glass of red wine in the evening."
The nurse caring for a patient with Paget's disease is analyzing the patient's laboratory values. Which of the following values is most often seen in a patient with Paget's disease?
A) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and an elevated serum calcium level B) A low serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level C) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and a normal serum calcium level D) A normal serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level
Voluntary home health agencies are
1. Government organizations 2. Exempt from federal income tax 3. Profit-making agencies 4. Governed by the owner of the agency