The nurse instructs a patient that the pain of angina is due to ischemia of the myocardium. Which factors are causative agents for angina? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exertion
b. Emotional excitement
c. Eating heavy meals
d. Exposure to cold
e. Allergic reactions
A, B, C, D
Angina may be caused by exertion, emotional excitement, eating heavy meals, and exposure to cold. Angina is not brought on by allergy.
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Initial ventilator settings should include
A. Tidal volume of 5 mL/kg. B. Respiratory rate of 8—10. C. FIo2 of 0.4—1.0 D. Inspiratory—expiratory ratio of 1:1.
The nurse is caring for a patient in the postoperative period following an abdominal hysterectomy
The patient states, "I don't want to use my pain meds because they'll make me dependent and I won't get better as fast." Which response is most important when explaining the use of pain medication? A) "You will need the pain medication for at least 1 week to help in your recovery. What do you mean you feel you won't get better faster?" B) "Pain medication will help to decrease your pain and increase your ability to breath. Dependency is a risk with pain medication, but you are young and won't have any problems." C) "Pain medication can be given by mouth to prevent the risk of dependency that you are worried about. The pain medication has not been shown to affect your risk of a slowed recovery." D) "You will move more easily and heal more quickly with decreased pain. Dependence only occurs when it is administered for an extended period of time."
A patient presents at the clinic complaining of shortness of breath, fatigue, and difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs). The nurse notes the bluish color around the patient's mouth and fingernail beds
What would the nurse expect the patient has? A) A dysrhythmia B) Hypotension C) Heart failure D) Hypertension
A patient was admitted last night with a hip fracture sustained while intoxicated. The patient points to the Buck's traction and screams, "Why did you tie me up? Please let me go.". The patient is experiencing:
a. a delusion. b. an illusion. c. hallucinations. d. codependence.