The nurse explains that the pain of coronary artery disease (CAD) is related to:
a. congestion.
b. ischemia.
c. edema.
d. inflammation.
C
The pain of CAD is related to ischemia of tissues as tissues respond to encroaching necrosis.
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A. Betamethasone (Celestone) B. Caffeine citrate (Cafcit) C. Morphine sulfate (Astromorph) D. Phenobarbital (Luminal Sodium)
Which of the following are indicative of hypochondriasis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood. b. First diagnosed following a severe stressor. c. More frequent in person exposed to a serious illness in childhood. d. Sufferers usually have strained interpersonal relationships.
What test is used to identify the maternal level of Rh antibodies in the mother's blood?
a. Indirect Coombs test b. Hemolytic test c. Rh antibody test d. Direct Coombs test
The nurse is auscultating a patient's lungs. Which breath sounds should the nurse identify as being abnormal?
Select all that apply. 1. crackles 2. vesicular 3. bronchovesicular 4. wheezes 5. bronchial