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When developing a teaching plan for a 61-yr-old patient with multiple risk factors for coronary artery
disease (CAD), the nurse should focus primarily on the
a.
family history of coronary artery disease.
b.
elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level.
c.
increased risk associated with the patient's gender.
d.
increased risk of cardiovascular disease as people age. - correct answer ✔✔b.
elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level.
Which nursing intervention is likely to be most effective when assisting the patient with coronary artery
disease to make appropriate dietary changes?
a.
Inform the patient about a diet containing no saturated fat and minimal salt.
b.
Help the patient modify favorite high-fat recipes by using monounsaturated oils.
c.
Emphasize the increased risk for heart problems unless the patient makes the dietary changes.
d.
Give the patient a list of low-sodium, low-cholesterol foods that should be included in the diet. - correct
answer ✔✔b.
Help the patient modify favorite high-fat recipes by using monounsaturated oils.
, Which information from a patient helps the nurse confirm the previous diagnosis of chronic stable
angina?
a.
"The pain wakes me up at night."
b.
"The pain is level 3 to 5 (0 to 10 scale)."
c.
"The pain has gotten worse over the last week."
d.
"The pain goes away after a nitroglycerin tablet." - correct answer ✔✔d.
"The pain goes away after a nitroglycerin tablet."
After the nurse has finished teaching a patient about the use of sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat),
which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
a.
"I can expect nausea as a side effect of nitroglycerin."
b.
"I should only take nitroglycerin when I have chest pain."
c.
"Nitroglycerin helps prevent a clot from forming and blocking blood flow to my heart."
d.
"I will call an ambulance if I still have pain after taking three nitroglycerin 5 minutes apart." - correct
answer ✔✔d.
"I will call an ambulance if I still have pain after taking three nitroglycerin 5 minutes apart."
Which statement made by a patient with coronary artery disease after the nurse has completed teaching
about the therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) diet indicates that further teaching is needed?
a.
"I will switch from whole milk to 1% milk."
b.
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