A client, recovering from surgery to replace a calcified aortic valve with a mechanical valve, should be instructed that which of the following medications will be needed long term?
1. ACE inhibitor
2. Beta-blocker
3. Antibiotic
4. Anticoagulant
4
The mechanical valve requires long-term anticoagulation therapy to prevent the risk of thromboembolism. ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and antibiotics are not indicated as long-term therapy for this surgery.
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a. record this measurement as less than 9 cm H2O pressure. b. record this measurement as more than 9 cm H2O pressure. c. confirm that the pulsations decrease with inspirations. d. confirm that the pulsations increase with inspirations.
The member of the interdisciplinary health care team responsible for helping patients improve their speech, language, and swallowing is the
A. CNA. B. SLP. C. OT. D. PT.
Crackles, wheezing, and productive cough are observations that you could make about the ____________________ system.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Thermal injuries result from chemicals splashing on the skin.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)