The patient is being evaluated for left atrium thrombus due to a dysrhythmia. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
A. Pericardiocentesis
B. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
C. Computed tomography (CT)
D. Cardiac catheterization
Answer: B
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a. Flat b. Convex c. Bulging d. Concave
The nurse's plan of care for a patient with stage 3 HIV addresses the diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity Related to Candidiasis. What nursing intervention best addresses this risk?
A) Providing thorough oral care before and after meals B) Administering prophylactic antibiotics C) Promoting nutrition and adequate fluid intake D) Applying skin emollients as needed
When managing a client with severe hyperkalemia, the nurse should anticipate an order to administer:
1. furosemide (Lasix). 2. sodium bicarbonate. 3. sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) enema. 4. 50% sodium chloride.
The client has a history of cardiac disease and receives furosemide (Lasix) and digoxin (Lanoxin)
The nurse determines that education about dietary needs with these medications has been effective when the client makes which selection for lunch? 1. Cottage-cheese-and-peach salad and blueberry pie 2. Baked fish, sweet potatoes, and banana pudding 3. Green bean soup, whole-wheat bread, and an apple 4. Hamburger, french fries, and chocolate chip cookies