A patient with left main coronary artery disease (CAD) experiences persistent angina. She would like to exercise more, but is limited by shortness of breath and angina
Her physician believes that she is a good candidate for coronary artery bypass graft. The nurse recognizes that which of the following are indications for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in this situation?
A) Having left main CAD
B) Being a good candidate for angioplasty and stenting
C) Having persistent angina
D) Availability of new effective CAD medication
E) Limited exercise tolerance
F) The patient's spouse was successfully treated with CABG
A, C, E
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A) Activity Intolerance B) Disturbed Body Image C) Defensive Coping D) Constipation
The nurse who is caring for an Asian patient who is newly diagnosed with an anxiety disorder considers what factors when developing the plan of care? Select all that apply
1. Adherence to treatment 2. The patient's cultural beliefs 3. The spiritual component of treatment 4. Clarification of stressors and resources 5. Medical history
During the first interview with a woman who has just lost her son in a car accident, the nurse feels so
sorry for the woman that she reaches out and touches her. The nurse's response a. is empathetic and will encourage the woman to continue to express her feelings. b. will be perceived by the client as intrusive and overstepping boundaries. c. is inappropriate because a "no touch" rule should be applied to all psychiatric clients. d. may be premature as the cultural and individual interpretation of touch is unknown.
In looking at continuity versus discontinuity in human development, theorists who use discontinuity believe that:
a. there is a connection between early and later development b. a shy adult was shy as a child c. development is a series of discrete steps or stages d. once an introvert, always an introvert