After a detailed diagnostic workup, a patient has been diagnosed with atrial septal defect (ASD). The nurse should recognize that this patient may exhibit many of the signs and symptoms that are typically associated with:
A) Unstable angina
B) Right-sided heart failure
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Endocarditis
B
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A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of the hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries
The patient states that the itching is severe and cannot keep from scratching. Which instruction would be most helpful in managing the pruritus? a. Use cool, wet dressings and baths to promote vasoconstriction. b. Trim the fingernails short to prevent skin damage from scratching. c. Expose the areas to the sun to promote drying and healing of the lesions. d. Wear cotton gloves and cover all other affected areas with clothing to prevent environmental irritation.
A patient on dialysis asks why he is receiving aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel), a phosphate binder, for his renal disorder. What should the nurse explain regarding the action of that Ampho-jel?
a. Calms the frequent upset stomach expe-rienced by patients on dialysis b. Binds with phosphorus to increase the se-rum calcium level c. Increases the appetite d. Corrects the pH of the bowel
A graduate practical nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube. A seasoned nurse is assisting in providing guidance for completing tracheostomy care. When changing the ties, the client moves and dislodges the tube
Which of the following does the seasoned nurse do first? A) Call for the registered nurse to reinsert the tube. B) Place a dilator in the stoma to maintain the opening. C) Cover the tracheostomy site with a sterile gauze to prevent infection. D) Call for an ambulance and transfer the client to the emergency department.
Which of the following is a major developmental task of middle adulthood?
A) Developing intimacy B) Learning to manage conflict C) Re-examining life goals D) Resolving the past