If a patient had a myocardial infarction on Monday, by Thursday he or she should be eating
a. a clear liquid diet.
b. mostly cold foods.
c. small, frequent meals.
d. three moderate meals a day.
Answer: c. small, frequent meals.
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A) Inform the care team and assess for further signs of possible increased ICP. B) Administer bronchodilators as ordered and monitor the patient's LOC. C) Increase the patient's bed height and reassess in 30 minutes. D) Administer a bolus of normal saline as ordered.
During the assessment of an older patient's integumentary status, the nurse notes small areas of hyperpigmentation on the patient's hands. What should the nurse consider as the cause of this finding?
1. hyperplasia of melanocytes in sun-exposed areas 2. reduced vitamin D production 3. decreased blood perfusion of the dermis 4. redistribution of adipose tissue
Anticoagulants and sequential teds can be used to treat a pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis
a. true b. false
If B.K. does not tolerate the advancement in diet, what physiologic need should be addressed
at 72 hours? What will be an ideal response?