The patient has excess fluid in the pericardial cavity seen on echo cardiogram. For which complication is the patient at increased risk?
a. Pericardial friction rub
b. Pulsus paradoxus
c. Cardiac tamponade
d. Systemic emboli
Answer: c. Cardiac tamponade
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While collecting the nursing history the patient reveals he was taking Pravastatin to reduce lipid levels and enjoyed a glass of grapefruit juice every morning. The patient complains of muscle pain. What does the nurse suspect caused this patient's renal failure? A) Gastric ulceration B) Rhabdomyolysis C) Congestive heart failure D) Drug Toxicity
The family member of a 73-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is concerned about the patient's recent weight loss
When questioned by the nurse, the patient denies any change in diet or activity, but admits to losing 10 lb in the past 6 weeks. What is the nurse's best response to the family member's concern? a. "Maybe the patient has a higher metabolic rate than you." b. "It doesn't seem fair that some people can lose weight so easily." c. "This disease affects the respiratory sys-tem and causes the body to burn more calories to supply the energy to breathe." d. "You need to discuss this with the health care provider so testing can be ordered for tuberculosis."
What often causes cellulitis?
a. Herpes zoster b. Candida albicans c. Human papillomavirus d. Streptococci or staphylococci
An African-American caregiver says, "Both of my parents have dementi
a. I find it so difficult to care for them because of their disabilities. I get depressed and hopeless thinking about it. Can you give me any suggestions for coping?" Before making suggestions, the nurse should assess: a. the parents' stage of dementia. b. the caregiver's religious ideology. c. whether or not the parents' medications are helping. d. if financial resources are sufficient to provide a health care aide.