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Cardiac Dysrhythmia Case StudyCARDIOVASCULAR ALTERATIONS - answer
Which value, when elevated, places the patient at lowest risk for CAD?
A.Triglycerides
B.Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
C. High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)
D. Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs) - answerANS C
Patients with elevated HDL concentrations are thought to be at low risk for coronary
artery disease
CASE STUDY:
Mr. and Mrs. T. are naturalized Americans. They were born and raised in Japan and
moved to the United States 20 years ago. Mrs. T. is 45 and teaches kindergarten. Mr. T.
is 54 and runs an import store. Their son, Rutchie, 16 years old, was born in the United
States. He is a sophomore in high school, where he plays baseball.
Mr. T. started having some chest pains 2 years ago and was diagnosed at the clinic with
mild angina. He takes nitroglycerin 0.3 mg SL when he feels any discomfort. His chest
pain is usually exertion related. Lately, he has had to take the NTG more often. He has
an appointment with the cardiologist next week.
What could be done at this point to prevent an MI?
Why is Mr. T. experiencing more pain? - answerWhy is Mr. T. experiencing more pain?
- stress
What could be done at this point to prevent an MI?
Nursing management of the patient with angina is directed toward
A.immediate administration of nitrates.
B.assessment of history of previous anginal episodes.
C.assessment and documentation of chest pain episodes.
D.administration of prophylactic lidocaine for ventricular ectopy. - answerANS C
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