The nurse reinforces the information given by the physician that endarterectomy as an interven-tion for stroke prevention is reserved for people who have carotid obstruction of greater than what percentage?
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 50%
d. 60%
D
Endarterectomy is reserved for people with carotid obstruction of more than 60%.
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A) Heart rate B) Sodium levels C) Potassium levels D) Blood lipid levels
A 51-year-old woman has been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome after a diagnostic workup that reveals cortisol hypersecretion
The nurse knows which of the following assessment findings would be inconsistent with her diagnosis? A) Increased blood pressure and decreased potassium levels B) A protruding abdomen and a "buffalo hump" on the back C) Poor stress management and hyperpigmentation D) A "moon face" and muscle weakness
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells. The client's respiratory rate is 33 breaths/min and blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. Which action does the nurse take first?
a. Administer prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl). b. Continue to monitor the client's vital signs. c. Stop the infusion of packed red blood cells. d. Slow the infusion rate of the transfusion.
In which situation where ingestion has occurred would administration of milk or water be indicated?
a. The child is suspected of ingesting leaded paint chips. b. The child ingested approximately 15 tablets of baby aspirin. c. The child ingested an over-the-counter product containing acetaminophen. d. The child ingested an acid or alkali.