The patient presents to the ED with sudden severe sharp chest discomfort radiating to his back and down both arms, as well as numbness in his left arm
While taking the patient's vital signs, the nurse notices a 30-point discrepancy in systolic blood pressure between the right and left arm. Based on these findings, the nurse should: a. contact the physician and report the cardiac enzyme results.
b. contact the physician and prepare the patient for thrombolytic therapy.
c. contact the physician immediately and begin prepping the patient for surgery.
d. give the patient aspirin and heparin.
C
These symptoms indicate the possibility of acute aortic dissection. Symptoms often mimic those of AMI or pulmonary embolism. Aortic dissection is a surgical emergency. Signs and symptoms include chest pain and arm paresthesia.
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Although an information system may be replaced, which of the following answer best describes the impact on the information system's life cycle?
1. The life cycle is an ongoing process that never ends. 2. The life cycle and information system are unrelated. 3. The life cycle stops to upgrade the system. 4. The life cycle is altered with any upgrade.
During the physical assessment of a hospitalized client, the client stated, "I've been under an incredible amount of stress after the healthcare provider diagnosed me with colon cancer 2 days ago."
Which of the following findings are associated with increased stress? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Apical heart rate is 104 beats per minute. 2. Respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute. 3. Pupils were equal, dilated, and round. 4. Client is hypoglycemic. 5. Blood pressure is 158/94.
__________ are infections acquired while receiving care in a healthcare agency that were not active, incubatory, or chronic at admission
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word