A client who has sustained a myocardial infarction is scheduled to have an echocardiogram. Which measure should the nurse take before the procedure?
A. Imposing nothing-by-mouth (NPO) status for 4 hours
B. Asking the client to sign an informed consent form
C. Asking the client about a history of allergy to iodine or shellfish
D. Telling the client that the procedure is painless and takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete
Ans: D. Telling the client that the procedure is painless and takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete
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related to client's symptoms. The client's spouse and children assume roles and tasks that previously belonged to the client. An appropriate outcome for the client is that the client will a. demonstrate resumption of former roles and tasks. b. assume roles and functions of other family members. c. focus energy on problems occurring in the family. d. rely on family members to meet all client needs.
The purpose of the ovum's zona pellucida is to:
a. make a pathway for more than one sperm to reach the ovum. b. allow the 46 chromosomes from each gamete to merge. c. prevent multiple sperm from fertilizing the ovum. d. stimulate the ovum to begin mitotic cell division.
It is determined that the patient needs a transcutaneous pacemaker until a transvenous pacemaker can be inserted. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
a. Apply conductive gel to the skin. b. Provide adequate sedation and analgesia. c. Recheck leads to make sure that the rhythm is asystole. d. Set the milliamperes to 2 mA below the capture level.
An older patient tells the nurse that he develops pneumonia easily; however, his wife of the same age rarely "gets sick." How should the nurse respond?
1. "Not everyone's immune system is the same, regardless of their age." 2. "Your wife must be doing something that you're not doing." 3. "Maybe your wife just doesn't tell you when she's sick." 4. "It's just a matter of time. Your wife will have the same illnesses you do."