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- Med Surg Nur 265
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- Galen College Of Nursing
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A client signed a consent form for participation in a clinical trial for implantablecardioverter-defibrillators. Which statement by the client indicates the need for
further teaching before true informed consent can be obtained?
"I wonder if there is any other way to prevent these bad rhythms."
A client prescribed propranolol calls the clinic to report a weight gain of 3 lb (1.36
kg) within 2 days, shortness of breath, and swollen ankles. What is the nurse's best
action?
Have pt come in to clinic & assess lungs
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. The nurse knows that the client has
left-sided heart failure when the client makes which statement?
“I sleep on 3 pillows each night.”
The client has had a myocardial infarction. The nurse has instructed the client to
prevent the Valsalva maneuver. Which behavior exhibited by the client indicates
they are following the nurse’s instructions?
Avoids holding their breath during activity
A client with neutropenia has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 900/µL (0.9 ×
109/L). The nurse teaches the client to prevent which risk for neutropenia?
Infection
A client with diabetes who has been maintained on metformin has been scheduled
for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should verify that the health care provider
(HCP) has written which prescription for taking the metformin before the
procedure?
Withhold the metformin
A client is in hypovolemic shock. To determine the effectiveness of fluid
replacement therapy, the nurse should monitor the client's
BP
A client is about to undergo cardiac catheterization for which informed consent was
obtained. As the nurse enters the room to administer sedation for the procedure,
the client states, "I'm really worried about having this open heart surgery." Based
on this statement, how should the nurse proceed?
Withhold the medication & notify pcp immediately
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