When a patient is discharged, it is not necessary to escort her to the door of the facility if family members are present and the patient is able to walk unassisted
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A patient is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The nurse knows that an angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitor should be started within 24 hours to reduce the incidence of which process?
a. Myocardial stunning b. Hibernating myocardium c. Myocardial remodeling d. Tachycardia
The hormone that inhibits bone resorption and promotes bone formation is:
A) Estrogen B) Parathyroid C) Calcitonin D) Progesterone
Which of the following is an athletic activity the nurse could recommend for a school-age child with pulmonary artery hypertension?
1. Cross-country running 2. Soccer 3. Golf 4. Basketball
A client with a history of renal insufficiency is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. What does the nurse expect to do for this client before the catheterization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Insert a Foley catheter. b. Administer IV fluids. c. Assess for allergies to iodine. d. Assess laboratory results. e. Assess and mark pulses. f. Insert a central venous catheter. g. Have the client sign the consent.