The physician refers the client with unstable angina for a cardiac catherization. The nurse explains to the client that this procedure is being used in this specific case to:
a. Open and dilate the blocked coronary arteries
b. Assess the extent of arterial blockage
c. Bypass obstructed vessels
d. Assess the functional adequacy of the valves and heart muscle.
Ans: b. Assess the extent of arterial blockage
Cardiac catherization is done in clients with angina primarily to assess the extent and severity of the coronary artery blockage, A decision about medical management, angioplasty, or coronary artery bypass surgery will be based on the catherization results.
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1. Use the instructors password 2. Turn the monitor around when walking away from the computer 3. Leave notes and information in the facility's receptacle for papers containing PHI when finished for the day 4. Allow only the client's family to see the notes
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a. "Don't worry. Everything will be fine." b. "Why don't you want to have this test?" c. "You're concerned about having this test?" d. "It's your decision."
A nurse introduces the matter of a contract during the first session because contracts
a. specify what the nurse will do for the client. b. are indicative of the feeling tone established between the participants. c. are binding and prevent either party from prematurely ending the relationship. d. spell out the participation and responsibilities of both parties.
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A) It limits personal safety. B) It increases confusion. C) It threatens autonomy. D) It prevents self-directed care.