The initial treatment for symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm involves
A. Emergency surgery
B. Aggressive blood pressure control
C. Watch-and-wait approach
D. Cardiology consult
B
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A mother and her 12-year-old daughter visit the clinic often because of the daughter's asthma. The clinic nurse recognizes that one of the most important nursing actions in this situation is which of the following?
A. Continue to schedule regular clinic visits for the child to follow her condition. B. Give the mother time to talk about her daughter's illness while she is present. C. Listen patiently to the child as she talks about her illness, letting her tell her story. D. Regulate and modify the child's medications in response to her asthma symptoms.
The function of the AV valves is to
a. prevent backflow of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction. b. prevent blood regurgitation back into the ventricles. c. assist with blood flow to the lungs and aorta. d. contribute to ventricular filling by atrial kick.
An older adult client has become agitated and combative toward the health care personnel on the unit. What is the first action that the nurse should take at this time?
A. Obtain an order for a sedative-hypnotic medication to reduce combative behavior. B. Attempt to soothe the client's fears and reorient the client to his or her surround-ings. C. Obtain an order to place the client's arms in restraints to protect personnel. D. Arrange for the client to be transferred to a mental health facility.
Treatment of cystitis usually includes:
a. Fluid restriction b. Alkalinization of urine c. A penicillin or sulfa antibiotic d. Cleansing the perineum from back to front