When the angina pectoris patient complains of chest pain at rest that takes three nitroglycerin (NTG) pills to relieve, the nurse assesses this as a major symptom of:
1. stable angina.
2. unstable angina.
3. full-blown acute MI.
4. pulmonary embolus.
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An angina patient who has pain at rest that is not relieved with only one NTG is considered to have unstable angina, a precursor to an acute MI.
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A) Respiratory distress syndrome B) Transient tachypnea of the newborn C) Asphyxia D) Persistent pulmonary hypertension
A nursing instructor is lecturing on stress and the stress response to her pathophysiology class. The instructor talks about the body's physiologic response to stress
What would this instructor cite as the longest-acting phase of the physiologic response and its cause? A) Sympathetic-adrenal-medullary response caused by persistent stress B) Hypothalamic-pituitary response caused by acute stress C) Sympathetic-adrenal-medullary response caused by acute stress D) Hypothalamic-pituitary response caused by persistent stress
With regard to the father's acceptance of the pregnancy and preparation for childbirth, the maternity nurse should know that:
a. The father goes through three phases of acceptance of his own. b. The father's attachment to the fetus cannot be as strong as that of the mother be-cause it does not start until after birth. c. In the last 2 months of pregnancy, most expectant fathers suddenly get very pro-tective of their established lifestyle and resist making changes to the home. d. Typically men remain ambivalent about fatherhood right up to the birth of their child.
The healthcare provider orders a urine test. Which is the most important information for the nurse to consider before collecting the urine specimen needed for the test?
a. That the specimen collection precedes an-tibiotic administration b. That the urine aspirated from the collec-tion bag is suitable c. Whether the urine test requires sending a sterile specimen d. Whether the patient can provide peri-care properly