Which of the following medications would be administered to a client in the initial treatment of myocardial infarction?
a. morphine sulfate and thrombolytic therapy
b. Coumadin and corticosteroids
c. digoxin and lidocaine
d. antihypertensives and antiemetics
A
Medical-surgical management centers on reducing cardiac workload, relieving pain, improving tissue perfusion, and preventing complications such as dysrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, or acute left ventricular failure. PTCA, balloon compression, stents, or coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG) may be surgical options. Oxygen, morphine, nitrates, sedatives, thrombolytic therapy, and stool softeners are also prescribed.
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a. Expecting hearing loss in the affected ear b. Managing postoperative pain c. Maintaining NPO status prior to surgery d. Understanding which medications are allowed the day of surgery
A client has a pressure ulcer on the medial malleolus. The client's skin is intact with purple discoloration and a blood-filled blister. When documenting this finding, which terminology is appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) Partial-thickness loss of dermis B) Non-blanchable erythema C) Suspected deep tissue injury D) Full-thickness tissue loss
A client is having intraocular pressure measured for both eyes. Which response by the client best indicates that the client understands why this is necessary every year?
a. "Elevated eye pressure can cause high blood pressure." b. "If eye pressure is too high, your eyes will dry out." c. "Elevated eye pressure can press on blood vessels in the eye." d. "Increased eye pressure causes the tear ducts to become blocked."
The prognosis is the cause of a disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false