Which of the following statements regarding calcific aortic stenosis is INCORRECT?
A. Aortic stenosis is a congenital abnormality that occurs predominantly in infants and children.
B. Most cases of aortic stenosis in older adults result from fibrosis and calcification of normal three cusp aortic valve.
C. The same risk factors that predispose to coronary artery disease may also promote the degenerative changes in the aortic valve responsible for the valve fibrosis and calcification.
D. Persons with a bicuspid aortic valve are susceptible to fibrosis and calcification of the valve because of the unusual stresses placed on the valve caused by its bicuspid configuration.
A
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a. Asking the patient what the medication tasted like b. Asking the patient if swallowing all of the medications at once helped c. Evaluating the therapeutic effects and the adverse effects of the medication d. Evaluating whether more scheduled medication is needed
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with minor burns and elevated body temperature after being in a house fire. What should be included in this client's plan of care?
Select all that apply. A) Providing blankets B) Keeping the room temperature warm C) Restricting fluids D) Encouraging fluids E) Lowering room temperature
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A teenage female has been involuntarily admitted for alcohol abuse. The nurse taking care of the teen 36 hours after her last alcoholic beverage may exhibit:
1. Visual hallucinations. 2. A relaxed and conversational demeanor. 3. Violence toward the staff. 4.Anger Annoyance and request to be discharged because there is no reason for the admission.