Which of the following is a disease of the aging process that is characterized by the narrowing and hardening of the arteries?
A. Angina pectoris
B. Arteriosclerosis
C. Arrhythmia
D. Chronic heart failure
Answer: B
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a. abruptio placentae. b. hemorrhage. c. placenta previa. d. placentitis.
While evaluating a patient for osteoporosis, the nurse should be aware of what risk factor?
a. African-American race b. Low protein intake c. Obesity d. Cigarette smoking
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a. Responding paramedics and rescue per-sonnel will notify the ED about exactly how many victims to expect. b. Responding paramedics and rescue per-sonnel will triage all victims at the bridge collapse site before bringing them to the ED. c. The ED may receive many unexpected victims with minor injuries from the bridge collapse. d. Victims who have been contaminated with gasoline will be decontaminated by rescue personnel before arriving at the ED.
The client is receiving oral anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin). The result of a newly drawn prothrombin time (PT) is 40 seconds. The nurse anticipates carrying out a prescription to do which of the following?
1. Hold the next dose of warfarin. 2. Increase the next dose of warfarin. 3. Administer the next dose of warfarin. 4. Stop the warfarin, and administer heparin.