The nurse caring for a patient with aortic stenosis assesses for which common symptom?
A) Angina pectoris
B) Palpable arterial pulsations in the temporal arteries
C) Repeated respiratory infections
D) Orthopnea
Ans: A
Feedback: When symptoms develop in aortic stenosis, they include angina pectoris, exertional dyspnea, dizziness, and fainting.
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A) 0.3 B) 0.03 C) 0.035 D) 0.355
Which major neonatal complication is carefully monitored after the birth of the infant of a diabetic mother?
a. Hypoglycemia b. Hypercalcemia c. Hypobilirubinemia d. Hypoinsulinemia
The pediatric nurse is teaching the mother of an infant with a congenital heart defect interventions to aid in the feeding process. The nurse tells her to:
select all answers that apply: A) give the infant frequent, small feedings. B) hold the infant in a lying down position. C) feed the baby in a relaxed, quiet environment. D) time the feedings to occur following bath time.