The nurse is caring for several patients on a cardiac care unit. The nurse is aware that the patient who is most likely to have the disorder of aortic stenosis is which patient?
a. 35 year old with a history of mitral valve prolapsed
b. 63 year old with uncontrolled diabetes
c. 73 year old with a history of hypertension
d. 86 year old with a history of atherosclero-sis
D
Aortic stenosis is the most common valve disorder in the United States. Atherosclerosis with de-generative calcification of the valve is a common factor in older adults.
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A) Teaching spontaneously B) Using diagrams C) Showing enthusiasm D) Creating a plan
A nurse identifies that an older adult needs more education on nutritional needs when the older adult states the following:
a. "Since I am an older person, I need more calories because my metabolic rate is slower" b. "Since I am an older person, I need fewer calories since my metabolic rate is slower" c. "Even though I am an older person, I still need the same amount of nutrients in or-der to be healthy" d. "Even though I am an older person, I still need to pay attention to my diet and ac-tivity levels"
A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of hypertension. The nurse understands that which medication works by preventing angiotensin II from binding with its receptor sites?
A. Quinapril [Accupril] B. Aliskiren [Tekturna] C. Eplerenone [Inspra] D. Candesartan [Atacand]
D.H. has her episiotomy repaired and the placenta delivered. What are the signs that the
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