A nursing student planning to teach clients about risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) would include which topics? (Select all that apply.)
a. Advanced age
b. Diabetes
c. Ethnic background
d. Medication use
e. Smoking
ANS: A, B, C, E
Age, diabetes, ethnic background, and smoking are all risk factors for developing CAD; medication use is not.
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a. Pneumothorax b. Pulmonary fibrosis c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease d. Emphysema e. Pleural effusion
Four hours after the delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent (type 1) di-abetic mother, the baby appears jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry. Which nurs-ing action has top priority?
a. Start an intravenous line with D5W. b. Notify the clinician stat. c. Document the event in the nurses' notes. d. Test for blood glucose level.
During an assessment, the nurse determines that an older patient is taking several supplements that affect blood clotting. Which supplements did the nurse assess that this patient is taking? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Zinc 2. Garlic 3. Fish oil 4. Ginseng 5. Vitamin E
The nurse is caring for a patient who begins to complain of shortness of breath. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes 3+ pitting edema bilaterally in the lower extremities
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