The nurse is obtaining a health history for a client admitted to the hospital after experiencing a brain attack. Which disorder does the nurse identify as a predisposing factor for an embolic stroke?
a. Seizures
b. Psychotropic drug use
c. Atrial fibrillation
d. Cerebral aneurysm
C
Clients with a history of hypertension, heart disease, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, obesity, and hypercoagulopathy are at risk for embolic stroke. The other disorders are not risk factors for an embolic stroke.
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a. Genetics b. Occupations c. Patterns of communication d. Stereotypes
Following a history of gastric pain and an endoscopy, a client has been diagnosed with a duodenal peptic ulcer. Which of the following teaching points should his caregiver provide?
A) "While your diet most certainly contributed to this problem, the good news is that changing your diet can help solve it." B) "Ulcers like yours do not penetrate all layers of the stomach or duodenum, so you don't have to worry about losing too much blood." C) "Your family history, your smoking history, and NSAID use may all have contributed to this problem." D) "While there aren't really any effective medications for these ulcers, changes in lifestyle can keep them well controlled."
Which of the following conditions are associated with oversecretion of rennin?
A. Alzheimer's disease B. Hypertension C. Diabetes mellitus D. Diabetes insipidus
Place in order the steps a nurse should follow when initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an infant found unresponsive, not breathing, with no pulse. Begin with the initial step and end with the last step. Use the following format for your Answer: A, B, C, D a. Open the airway. b. Check for responsiveness. c. Begin chest compressions.d Check for a brachial pulse
e. Give two breaths.