The nurse teaches the client that the major difference between angina and pain associated with myocardial infarction (MI) is that:
A) Angina is relieved with nitroglycerin and rest.
B) Angina can be fatal.
C) MI pain always radiates to the left arm or jaw.
D) MI pain cannot be treated.
Answer: A) Angina is relieved with nitroglycerin and rest.
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a. Restrict fluid intake to prevent constant liquid drainage from the stoma. b. Use care when eating high-fiber foods to avoid obstruction of the ileum. c. Irrigate the ileostomy daily to avoid having to wear a drainage appliance. d. Change the pouch every day to prevent leakage of contents onto the skin.
Which statement would be accurate of nurses who support collective bargaining?
a. "Collective bargaining has set nursing back.". b. "In general, collective bargaining is inef-fective.". c. "Collective bargaining forces positive change in the practice setting.". d. "Collective bargaining forces negative change in the practice setting.".
The nurse is preparing to administer intramuscular haloperidol (Haldol) to a patient who has schizophrenia. What action will the nurse perform?
a. Massage the site after injecting the medication to ensure complete absorption. b. Teach the patient to return every week to receive medication doses. c. Use a small bore needle when injecting the medication. d. Use the Z-track method and inject the medication into deep muscle tissue.
The nurse is completing the admission of a client who is seeking treatment for alcoholism. He tells the nurse that the last time he had any alcohol to drink was at 10:00 AM before he left for the hospital. The nurse closely monitors the client
Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing stage 1 of alcohol withdrawal syndrome? Select all that apply. A) Slight diaphoresis B) Hand tremors C) Intermittent confusion D) Heart rate of 135 beats/min E) Normal blood pressure