The nurse teaches the client with intermittent claudication that the pain results from
a. lactic and pyruvic acid buildup.
b. muscle cramps.
c. rapid vasodilation in the legs.
d. venous stasis.
A
Waste produced by lactic and pyruvic acid builds up quickly in oxygen-deprived muscles.
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A) Hypertension B) Hypotension C) Hypoglycemia D) Tachycardia
Which nursing measure takes priority in relation to the care of a patient with a gastroesophageal balloon tube?
a. Deflate the balloon periodically. b. Advance the tube as instructed. c. Monitor respiratory status. d. Withhold medications that could decrease restlessness.
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