Atorvastatin (Lipitor) lowers total serum cholesterol and LD…
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) lowers total serum cholesterol and LDL levels. What information would a nurse provide to the patient regarding this medication: a. liver function tests evaluate the medication effectivenessb. this medication can cause atherosclerosisc. a blockage in an artery can cause hypotensiond. this medication may cause heart arrhythmias
Read DetailsWhen the nurse is monitoring a patient who is undergoing exe…
When the nurse is monitoring a patient who is undergoing exercise (stress) testing on a treadmill, which assessment finding requires the most rapid action by the nurse? a. Patient complaint of feeling tired.b. Pulse change from 80 to 96 beats/minute.c. BP increase from 134/68 to 150/80 mm Hg.d. Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes indicating coronary ischemia
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Clients awaiting heart transplantation are assigned a status code that corresponds to their medical urgency. The nurse understands that if a client is determined a Status 1B, the client must have the following qualifications: a. The client is considered temporarily unsuitable to receive a thoracic organ transplant.b. The client requires mechanical circulatory support.c. The client requires continuous mechanical ventilation.d. The client has a left or right implanted ventricular assist device.
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Which laboratory result for a patient whose cardiac monitor shows multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider? a. Blood glucose 228 mg/dLb. Serum chloride 90 mEq/Lc. Serum sodium 133 mEq/Ld. Serum potassium 1.8 mEq/L
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