A patient in the CCU is experiencing a cramping pain in the buttocks whenever she stands. The nurse also observes that the patient's nails on both hands are thick and her skin dry. The nurse recognizes this condition as which of the following?
A) Deep vein thrombosis
B) Abdominal aortic aneurysm
C) Peripheral arterial disease
D) Thoracic aortic aneurysm
C
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Which statement by the nurse correctly identifies the UAP role in patient restraint use?
a. "The UAP can perform initial assessment." b. "The UAP can apply a restraint." c. "The UAP can assist with applying and monitoring of a physical restraint." d. "The UAP can contact the physician and request an order for restraints."
When caring for a client with a history of alcoholism, the nurse recognizes that the client is at increased risk for which hematologic problem?
1. Von Willebrand disease 2. Folic acid deficiency 3. Hemolytic anemia 4. Pernicious anemia
The nurse caring for a patient with AIDS who receives agenerase is preparing the patient for discharge. What dietary counseling will the nurse provide based upon the patient's medication regimen?
A) Avoid high-fat meals while taking this medication B) Limit fluid intake to 2 L per day C) Limit sodium intake to 2 g per day D) Avoid meals high in protein while taking this medication
The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (EIA) is used:
1. To indicate the presence of the antibody to HIV 2. To reveal whether a person has AIDS 3. To isolate the HIV virus 4. As a confirmatory test after the Western blot