Dan's cardiologist discovers he has an enlarged heart with poor pumping capability which contributes to his shortness of breath when he walks up his apartment stairs. Dan is likely to be diagnosed with
a) myocardial infarction.
b) angina pectoris.
c) transient ischemic attacks.
d) congestive heart failure
Ans: d) congestive heart failure
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The nurse should question a prescription for triazolam for which client?
a. a client following bladder surgery c. a psychiatric client b. a medical client with heart failure d. a postpartum mother
Which observation in a health supervision visit leads the nurse to have concerns about the infant's mental health?
1. A 1-month-old is swaddled by the parent because of crying after an immunization. 2. A 7-month-old infant grabs her mother and cries when the nurse attempts touch. 3. A 9-month-old avoids eye contact with parents and the nurse. 4. A 10-month-old reportedly sleeps about 12 hours total per night.