A patient in the CCU complains of pain and a squeezing sensation in his chest. He says that it typically affects him in the middle of the night, waking him from sleep
The nurse recognizes that this patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?
A) Stable angina
B) Unstable angina
C) Classic angina
D) Variant angina
C
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A nurse is instructing a patient on performing isometric exercises. What instruction should the nurse include?
a. Contract the muscle for several seconds, then relax the muscle for a few seconds, and contract it again. b. Perform full range-of-motion exercises of each joint. c. Have a family member perform full range-of-motion exercises on each of the patient's joints. d. Stand in front of a wall and push with the arms without bending the elbow.
The nurse notes a yellowish discoloration of the client's skin, but it does not involve the sclera or mucous membranes. The nurse should question the client about:
1. Dietary intake. 2. History of hepatitis. 3. Ethnicity. 4. Food allergies.
A client has been prescribed acyclovir for recurrent attacks of herpes simplex. The nurse tells the client to take the prescribed medication within _____ hours after symptoms appear to decrease the length of future outbreaks
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're coming! They're coming!" The patient does not follow the staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
a. Fear b. Risk for injury c. Self-care deficit d. Disturbed thought processes