Sign of pulmonary embolsim Correct Answer: Stabbing chest pain, dyspnea
The client reports sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and feelings of doom. what is this
patient experiencing? Correct Answer: pulmo
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Sign of pulmonary embolsim Correct Answer: Stabbing chest pain, dyspnea
The client reports sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and feelings of doom. what is this
patient experiencing? Correct Answer: pulmonary embolsim
they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae and decreased SaO2
Who is at increase risk for breast cancer? Correct Answer: -AGE OVER 5O YEARS
-Increase breast density,
-BMI of 32,
-1-2 alcoholic beverages per week.
peripheral arterial disease Correct Answer: hair loss
dependent rubor
painful ulcerations to the toes
pain when resting
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer and reports a metallic
taste in the mouth. which recommendation would you give? Correct Answer: Offer mints which can
overcome the metallic taste
-ADD coffee to sweet beverages or milk
-SHOULD consume citrus/tart flavors
nurse is reviewing laboratory values for an adult client who has sickle cell anemia and a history of of
receiving blood transfusions. which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for? Correct
Answer: Iron toxicity: a client who is received several blood transfusions is at risk of hemosiderosis,
which is the excess storage of iron in the body
Autonomic Dysreflexia due to a C5 spinal cord injury Correct Answer: (potentially life threatening
emergency!) HOB elevate 90 degrees, (HIGH FOWLERS) loosen constrictive clothing, assess for full
bladder or bowel impaction, (trigger) administer antihypertensives (may cause stroke, MI, seizure)
Health fair a pt blood pressure is 150/90 which action should the nurse take? Correct Answer: Give the
client a written record of his BP to bring to the provider within 2 MONTHS
Lupus, what should the nurse expect to be increased? Correct Answer: erythrocyte sedimentation rate -
-> indicated inflammation
what can cause Lupus exacerbation? Correct Answer: Pregnancy
Sunlight
Infection
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