A patient is admitted with the diagnosis of unstable angina. The nurse knows that the physiological mechanism present is most likely which of the following?
a. Complete occlusion of a coronary artery
b. Fatty streak within the intima of a coronary artery
c. Partial occlusion of a coronary artery with a thrombus
d. Vasospasm of a coronary artery
C
In unstable angina, some blood continues to flow through the affected coronary artery; however, flow is diminished related to partial occlusion. The pain in unstable angina is more severe, may occur at rest, and requires more frequent nitrate therapy.
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A client with a body temperature of 104°F is entering the flush phase of the fever. To assist this client, the nurse will:
1. Cover the client with warm blankets. 2. Restrict fluids. 3. Cover the client with a light sheet. 4. Provide warmed intravenous fluids.
Ordered: 25,000 units of heparin in 250 mL D5W infusing at 8 mL/h. The hourly heparin dosage is
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A) Translating cross-cultural instruments B) Deciding which instrument to use to collect the highest possible data C) Ensuring that data collection forms are readable by those with low educational levels D) Ensuring that the pace is not so intense that it is emotionally taxing