Thoracic aortic dissection presents typically as
A. Sharp stabbing pain in the mid thorax
B. Pleuretic chest pain and dyspnea
C. Severe retrosternal chest pain that radiates to the back and both arms
D. Unilateral pleuretic chest pain and dyspnea
C
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a. aspiration from fistula formation. b. hemorrhage. c. incompetence of the suture line. d. dumping syndrome.
A nurse has received change-of-shift report and is briefly reviewing the documentation about a client in the client's medical record. A recent entry reads, "Client was upset throughout the morning"
How could the charting entry be best improved? A) The entry should include clearer descriptions of the client's mood and behavior B) The entry should avoid mentioning cognitive or psychosocial issues C) The entry should list the specific reasons that the client was upset D) The entry should specify the subsequent interventions that were performed
Which can result from the bone demineralization associated with immobility?
a. Osteoporosis b. Urinary retention c. Pooling of blood d. Susceptibility to infection
Which antidysrhythmic agent also dilates coronary arteries and is frequently used to treat angina?
1. Verapamil (Calan) 2. Amiodarone (Cordarone) 3. Procainamide (Pronestyl) 4. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)