What causes exertional angina?
A. Gradual weakening of cardiac tissue in the left ventricle
B. Vasospasm of one or more of the coronary arteries
C. Complete blockade of coronary arteries by blood clots
D. Insufficient coronary blood flow due to atherosclerotic plaques
Answer: D
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The nurse is teaching parents of a school-age child how to cleanse small wounds. What should the nurse advise the parents to avoid using to cleanse a wound? (Select all that apply.)
a. Alcohol b. Normal saline c. Tepid water d. Povidone–iodine e. Hydrogen peroxide
Which assessment finding alerts the nurse to the likelihood that the patient has a distended bladder?
1. Percussion in the middle of the lower abdomen elicits a dull sound. 2. The patient states, "My back is killing me.". 3. Percussion over the costovertebral angle produces pain. 4. The patient complains of colicky pain in the side.
A nurse identifies that a client is in Phase 4 of the developmental stages of a crisis. Which symptoms should the nurse anticipate when caring for this client?
A) The individual may try to view the problem from a different perspective, or even to overlook certain aspects of it. B) Cognitive functions are disordered, emotions are labile, and behavior may reflect the presence of psychotic thinking. C) The client has developed anxiety. D) Feelings of confusion and disorganization prevail.
During stage 3 sleep, the client may experience:
A) enuresis. B) anxiety. C) diaphoresis. D) shortness of breath.