Medical treatment of coronary artery disease includes which of the following procedures?
A) Cardiac catherization
B) Coronary artery bypass surgery
C) Oral medication therapy
D) Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Ans: C) Oral medication therapy
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a. Prevent infection. b. Prevent secondary cancers. c. Restore immunologic defenses. d. Identify source of infection.
A patient who has stable angina pectoris is given nitroglycerin to use as needed. In addition to pharmacotherapy, the nurse will give the patient which instruction?
a. Avoid extremes in weather. b. Begin a rigorous exercise program. c. Drink glass of red wine daily. d. Seek medical care at first sign of pain.
The nurse plans care for a client with a major burn injury keeping in mind that the goals for initial burn wound management would include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Decrease the risk of developing compartment syndrome. 2. Promote physical/psychological comfort. 3. Prevent infection. 4. Reduce the degree of scarring. 5. Decrease fluid and electrolyte loss.
Which statements, made by the adolescent following dietary teaching for Crohn disease, indicate correct understanding of the content presented by the nurse? Select all that apply
1. "I can promote solid stools by increasing fiber in my diet." 2. "Small, frequent meals are preferred over three meals a day." 3. "I should identify foods that cause distress and eliminate them from my diet." 4. "High-calorie dietary supplement shakes can help me to meet my nutritional requirements." 5. "Socialization during my meal times is important even if my parents do not agree with my food choices."