Your 65-year-old client has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is now in acute congestive heart failure. The client has extreme dyspnea and is only able to ambulate from a recliner to the bathroom and back
Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
1. Impaired physical mobility
2. Disturbed sensory/perceptual
3. Activity intolerance
4. Impaired skin integrity
ANS: 3
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a. Poor hygienic practices in patients with diabetes b. Vascular changes, which reduces circula-tion c. The aging process, which causes skin breakdown and ulceration d. Limited joint range of motion, which makes caring for feet difficult
To counter the negative effects of vasodilator therapy, patients usually receive concurrent therapy with:
1. intravenous normal saline to increase the fluid volume. 2. a diuretic to prevent fluid retention and volume expansion. 3. a beta-adrenergic blocker for patients who have a history of heart failure. 4. a diuretic for patients with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus–like syndrome.
The cognitive domain in emotional intelligence describes
a. Confidence b. Feeling c. Competency d. Thinking
Which herbs and supplements lower cholesterol? (Select all that apply.)
a. Garlic b. Bananas c. Oatmeal d. St. John's wort e. Soy products