Prior to elective surgery to repair an aneurysm, which of the following studies may be done?
a. cardiac catheterization or stress test
b. carotid arteries and peripheral vessels checked with Doppler ultrasound
c. angiogram, ultrasound, or computerized tomography (CT) scan
d. full-body X-ray studies
B
Before elective surgery, the status of the client's carotid arteries and peripheral vessels checked with Doppler ultrasound.
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a. anger. b. depression. c. stress. d. anxiety.
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A) Apply glycerin to the lips. B) Promote active range-of-motion exercises every hour. C) Avoid oral hygiene to minimize risk of aspiration. D) Assist with personal hygiene.
When asked about the severity of pain, the 93-year-old patient does not answer right away. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. Ask rapid questions: "Is it better? Is it worse than yesterday? Is it worse than this morning?" b. Repeat the question in a louder voice. c. Say, "You must be feeling better because you're not complaining." d. Keep eye contact and wait for the answer.
On the ECG, the P wave represents atrial _____ and the QRS complex represents ventricular _____
a. depolarization; depolarization b. repolarization; repolarization c. repolarization; depolarization d. depolarization; repolarization