You are transporting a patient who had an episode of chest pain. On scene, you assisted him in taking his nitroglycerin medication, which completely alleviated the chest pain. En route to the hospital, the patient asks you why the nitroglycerin took the chest pain away. Beyond telling the patient that nitroglycerin can increase coronary artery blood flow, you would add:
A) "It causes the heart rate to decrease, which relaxes it and decreases pain."
B) "It has a sedative effect on the brain, making you less aware of the pain."
C) "It dilates the blood vessels, which decreases the workload of the heart."
D) "It causes the body to relax, decreasing the need for oxygen."
C) "It dilates the blood vessels, which decreases the workload of the heart."
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A) Oxygen B) Magnesium sulfate C) Calcium chloride D) Sodium bicarbonate
What is a significant barrier to providing inmates with adequate health care?
The formation of a clot is a simple process.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Patient guidelines for surgery include ________.
A. telling the patient to leave his/her money in the nightstand in her hospital room B. informing the patient of specific dietary restrictions C. asking patients to refrain from cigarette smoking for 2 hours before surgery D. discouraging bathing the morning of surgery E. explaining that the patient will be able to drive home after the surgery