The client who has atherosclerosis is attempting to stop cigarette smoking with the use of a nicotine patch. What specific instructions regarding this therapy should the nurse give to the client?
A. Abruptly discontinuing this patch can cause high blood pressure.
B. Abruptly discontinuing this patch can cause nausea and vomiting.
C. Smoking while using this patch increases the risk of respiratory infections.
D. Smoking while using this patch increases the risk of a heart attack.
D
Nicotine constricts blood vessels, increases mean arterial pressure, and increases afterload. Smoking while using a nicotine patch increases afterload to such an extent that the myocardium must work harder (with coronary arteries constricted) and may cause a myocardial infarction.
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A nurse has taught a client about dietary changes that can reduce the chances of developing cancer. What statement by the client indicates the nurse needs to provide additional teaching?
a. "Foods high in vitamin A and vitamin C are important." b. "I'll have to cut down on the amount of bacon I eat." c. "I'm so glad I don't have to give up my juicy steaks." d. "Vegetables, fruit, and high-fiber grains are important."
The interdisciplinary health care team meets 12 hours after a teenage client was admitted after a
suicide attempt. Members of the team report assessments. What other outcome can be expected from this meeting? a. A clinical pathway will be selected. b. The nurse will assume the surrogate mother role. c. The team will request a court-appointed advocate for the client. d. Assessment of client need for placement outside the home will be undertaken.
__________ consists of an RN team leader, other RNs, LPN/LVNs, and nursing assistants who provide care to a group of clients
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
White, rounded, or oval ulcerations surrounded by a red halo and found on the oral mucosa are:
a. Fordyce spots. b. aphthous ulcers. c. Stensen ducts. d. leukoedema.