A 22-yr-old recent college graduate is joining a gym. Since…
A 22-yr-old recent college graduate is joining a gym. Since becoming an accountant 6 mo ago, she no longer walks across campus or plays intramural soccer and has concerns about her now sedentary lifestyle. Although her body mass index (BMI) is slightly above normal, she reports no significant medical history and no symptoms of any diseases, even when walking up three flights of stairs to her apartment. She would like to begin playing golf. Medical clearance needed?
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A 58-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease and prior myocardial infarction collapses in the hospital hallway. A rapid response is initiated, and the following data is noted: Assessment Findings: The patient is unresponsive. No palpable pulse. Cardiac monitor shows ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). Respirations: None. Oxygen Saturation: Not measurable. Which interventions should the nurse implement immediately to manage this patient’s condition? Select all that apply.
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A patient with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and a recent heart attack returns to the hospital complaining of rapid weight gains of 5 lbs over 2 days. Upon assessment the patient has +3 pitting pedal edema and they have cardiomegaly on their chest x-ray. What should the nurse recognize as the primary concern?
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