For a hospitalized client who experienced a sudden arterial occlusion yesterday, the nurse would review the chart for a history of
a. atrial fibrillation.
b. hypertension.
c. iron deficiency anemia.
d. oral contraceptive use.
A
Emboli, the most common cause of sudden ischemia, usually are of cardiac origin during periods of atrial fibrillation.
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a. Potassium-sparing diuretics b. Potassium-wasting diuretics c. Beta-blockers d. Narcotics
A patient has been prescribed losartan (Cozaar). Which substance, drug, or activity does the nurse teach the patient to avoid?
a. Oral contraceptives b. Salt substitutes c. Caffeine d. Running
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a. Acetone b. Blood c. Stones d. Urine pH