The patient is on day 3 of hospitalization in the ICU. The 45-year-old patient was admitted with a diagnosis of acute MI. The patient complains of fatigue, not sleeping the past two nights, and change in appetite
The nurse is aware that these are symptoms of a. angina. c. depression.
b. anxiety. d. endocarditis.
C
Depression is a phenomenon that occurs across a wide spectrum of human experience. Key symptoms of depression mentioned frequently by cardiac patients are fatigue, change in appetite, and sleep disturbance.
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A. Suspiciousness. B. Hallucinations. C. Intense relationships with friends. D. Delusions.
A 70-year-old woman with painful arthritic joints asks the nurse what would be the most beneficial exercise for her based upon her disability. What would be the most appropriate suggestion of the nurse?
a. Train with hand weights. b. Walk on a treadmill. c. Do low-impact aerobics. d. Swim.
The _____ originate from small mounds of myocardium called papillary muscles and serve as anchors to prevent the cusps of the AV valves from inverting into the atria
a. Purkinje fibers b. coronary sinuses c. coronary arteries d. chordae tendineae
The older adult is at risk of urinary retention when taking anticholinergic drugs. This can lead to fluid overload
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.