The patient scheduled for a percutaneous angioplasty (PTA) is instructed that a ________ is left in the artery to keep it patent
a. bolus of alteplase
b. dose of reteplase
c. stent
d. graft
C
A stent is left in the vessel after the angioplasty to keep the vessel open.
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A client is hospitalized with numerous acute health problems. According to Maslow's basic needs model, which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as being the highest priority for this client?
1. Risk for Injury related to unsteady gait 2. Altered Nutrition, Less Than Body Requirements related to inability to absorb nutrients 3. Self-Care Deficit related to weakness and debilitation 4. Powerlessness related to chronic disease state
The nurse is assessing a week-old male client. Which of the following will the nurse assess as a common variation because of the client's gender?
1. Physiologically more mature 2. More motor activity 3. Responsive to tactile stimulation 4. Smaller in size
A nursing home is in the planning stages of building a new wing that will be specifically designed for the needs of older adults who have dementia. What design characteristic should be included in this new facility?
A) Monochromatic walls and floors that are a neutral color B) Pictures, signs, and color codes for identifying places C) Bright, glossy floors that can provide sensory stimulation D) Bright lighting during the day and total darkness at night