The nurse providing care for a patient post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) knows to monitor the patient closely. What does the nurse know to monitor for?

Select all that apply.

A) Abrupt closure of the coronary artery
B) Venous insufficiency
C) Bleeding at the insertion site
D) Retroperitoneal bleeding
E) Arterial occlusion


A, C, D, E

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Kari, a head nurse on the dialysis unit, has been informed during budget planning meetings that budget cuts are likely

She discusses this at the next unit meeting and tells staff members that unless they do their jobs well, their positions may be terminated, and there will be no replacement. Kari is enacting which management style? a. Transformational b. Transactional c. Trusting d. Truthful

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The nurse is communicating with a client following a routine physical examination. Which statement best demonstrates summarization of the appointment?

A) "I think all went well with your physical, don't you?" B) "Do you have any questions about all that was discussed during the exam?" C) "We reviewed your plans for your new diet and medications. Do you have any other questions?" D) "Will we see you in 6 months to see how your diet has progressed?"

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The nursing assistant is not responsible for washing the client's laundry in the home.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A nurse calculates a patient's body mass index (BMI) as 33. This measurement indicates which class of weight?

a. Overweight b. Obesity class I c. Obesity class II d. Obesity class III

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