Mrs. Smith is a 78-year old female admitted with complaints of chest pain upon exertion accompanied by shortness of breath and fatigue.  She is a Type 2 diabetic with known coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.  VS on admission were B?P 160/94, P-58, R-18, T-99, O2 Sat-93%, Pain-3.  She is currently taking Lasix, Glucophage, Lanoxin, and KCL.  In addition to these medication the doctor has ordered Nitroglycerin 1/150 gr. SL prn for chest pain, O2 per NC prn for hypoxia and ASA 325 mg. p.o. every day.  He has also ordered  sliding scale with Humulin Regular insulin.  Glucose was 351 on admission.   Which of the following diet orders would be most appropriate for Mrs. Smith?  

Helen is on bedrest for complaints of chest pain.  You understand that a complication of bedrest can be thrombphlebitis.  The best way to prevent thrombophlebitis is:

The client is admitted with a CVA.  Symptoms include facial droop and left-sided weakness.  Physical therapy has been ordered.  At which point will rehabilitation begin for this client?

A CT scan of the brain will be done initially on a patient with symptoms of a CVA, for which of the following reasons?

You are working in a psychiatric clinic.  The client complains of chest pain.  You call 911 and accompany the client to the emergency department.  The chest pain is severe.  Which interventions most likely to relieve the chest pain?

The physician was explaining to the patient, who was diagnosed with an M.I., that there was myocardial ischemia resulting in heart rhythm abnormalities.  The patient did not want to ask the physician what “ischemia” means.  What is the best explanation of the term?

How does the Qur’an describe Allah’s role in guiding individuals?    

John, a 25-year-old male, has been experiencing a dull, aching pain in his scrotum for the past few months. The pain tends to worsen when he stands for long periods or at the end of the day. He also notices that the discomfort is relieved when he lies down. John is concerned and visits his doctor for a check-up. Based on John’s symptoms, what is the most likely diagnosis, and what are the potential implications for his reproductive health?

Nosotras no _______________ (dormir, o:ue) bien en esta cama.  

Mi hermana _________________ (describir) la experiencia como increíble.