The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has a diagnosis of chest pain of 7 hours duration
The laboratory tests reveal an elevated troponin I and myoglobin level. What action would be appropriate in providing care to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide bedpan for elimination.
b. Offer regular diet with hot tea.
c. Provide rest in bed or chair.
d. Elevate head of bed.
ANS: C, D
C and D reduce the strain on the heart. A and B would increase strain on the heart.
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A client is experiencing a severe panic attack. Which nursing intervention would meet this client's physiological need?
1. Teach deep breathing relaxation exercises. 2. Place the client in a Trendelenburg position. 3. Have the client breathe into a paper bag. 4. Administer the ordered prn buspirone (BuSpar).
A medical technician working in a physician's office routinely refers to herself as a nurse. Which type of licensure protects that title as well as the professional actions associated with nursing?
1. Mandatory 2. Institutional 3. Transitional 4. Permissive
During lower extremity inspection of a client with early chronic venous disease, the nurse would expect to find
a. decreased peripheral pulses. b. dependent cyanosis. c. muscular hypertrophy. d. pitting edema of the lower extremities.
Why would a home healthcare agency choose to be certified by Medicare?
A) to remain open and offer services B) to ensure that all available services can be provided C) to receive reimbursement for Medicare-covered services D) to be able to admit patients without a physician's order