The client has a history of recurrent transient ischemic attack (TIA). Based upon this history, the nurse is most concerned about the client's potential to develop which of the following?
A)
Gangrene
B)
Renal failure
C)
Myocardial infarction
D)
Stroke
D
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The nurse is providing education to a patient who is being discharged home on antibiotic therapy. Which of the following statement(s) by the patient indicates further education is needed? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I should take antibiotics every time I am sick." b. "I should take all antibiotics as prescribed." c. "I should save all unused antibiotics." d. "I should stop taking antibiotics when I feel better."
Most antiarrhythmic agents are administered intravenously until the heart has converted to normal sinus rhythm
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of a patient before administering a large-volume cleansing enema. Which of the following assessment techniques would be performed last?
A) Palpation B) Percussion C) Auscultation D) Inspection
Upon admission to the hospital, the client states, "I am having surgery to correct my back. I have pain in the lower back and the doctor is going to do a lumbar laminectomy." This statement reflects the client's:
A) symptoms. B) review of systems. C) chief complaint. D) objective assessment.