A patient in the CCU is suspected of having coronary artery disease (CAD) following myocardial infarction. Which blood test or tests would be most pertinent in evaluating this patient's condition? Select all that apply
A) Red blood cell count
B) Low-density lipoproteins
C) Prothrombin time
D) Triglycerides
E) White blood cell count
F) High-density lipoproteins
B, D, F
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A nursing student has difficulty concentrating while studying and is easily distracted by external activity. Daydreaming is triggered by relaxation and music. The best physical environment for studying would be sitting
a. on a bed with the feet up and the back against a pillow. b. in a reclining chair facing a television with the volume turned on low. c. at the kitchen table during meal preparation or "clean-up" time. d. at a desk in a quiet room.
Evaluation of individual and group progress toward health goals is important. Which of the following should be included in the evaluative process?
1. Type of teaching strategy used 2. Recognition of accomplishments in the group 3. Conflict that occurred in the group 4. The type of leadership in the group
Which of the following nursing documentation best reflects the observable assessment of skin breakdown on the heel of an African American client?
1. "2-cm area of scaly, dry skin located on the client's right heel." 2. "2-cm area of nonblanching erythema located on the client's right heel." 3. "2-cm area purplish blue in color surrounded by lighter-colored skin located on right heel." 4. "2-cm area of blanching erythema located on the client's right heel; entire foot warm to the touch."
To evaluate the circulation to a client's foot, the pulse a nurse assesses is the:
A. Carotid B. Brachial C. Femoral D. Posterior tibial