While performing an admission assessment on a moderately anemic client, the nurse would expect to find a history of
a. blurred vision.
b. cardiac palpitations.
c. increased appetite.
d. warm, flushing sensations.
B
Clients with moderate anemia may suffer from dyspnea, palpitations, diaphoresis with exertion, and chronic fatigue.
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1. There are no guarantees since transplants are more successful between twins. 2. Hearts were the first organs to be transplanted so the technique has been perfected. 3. Heart transplants are very successful because of immunosuppressant medication. 4. Because of steroids, the heart will most likely be accepted by your body.
The laboring patient presses the call light and reports that her water has just broken. The nurse's first action would be to:
1. Check fetal heart tones. 2. Encourage the mother to go for a walk. 3. Change bed linens. 4. Call the physician.
A physician orders nutritional therapy administered via a central vein for a patient who cannot take foods orally. What is the term for this type of nutrition?
A) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) B) Partial or peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) C) Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) D) Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube (PEJ)
Which conditions contribute to heart failure? Select all that apply.
A. Uncontrolled hypertension B. Coronary artery disease (CAD) C. Diabetes (DM) D. HIV E. Mitral stenosis