Exam 16: Perfusion

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy.The client experiences tachycardia.Which medication does the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

The nurse is caring for a premature infant diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?

Which pathological change related to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)occurs late in the course of the disease?

A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and has lost approximately 1,550 mL of blood.The nurse should recognize that the client's shock will be classified as:

The nurse is caring for a child with congestive heart failure (CHF).Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate when assessing this child? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with lower extremity edema and shortness of breath.Which electrocardiogram finding indicates the client is at risk for an alteration in perfusion?

Which action should the nurse carry out for the laboring client who has been diagnosed with preeclampsia?

A client has a blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg.Which classification is appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this data?

The nurse is caring for a client who has not been adhering to treatment with anti-hypertension medication.Which approach to addressing this issue should the nurse use?

A nurse working on an antepartum unit is providing care for a client with preeclampsia.Which laboratory value does the nurse anticipate for this client?

A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients regarding seizures associated with eclampsia.Which statement associated with eclampsia are accurate?

The nurse caring is caring for a client who is recovering from a hysterectomy.Which clinical manifestation supports that the client is experiencing a pulmonary embolism (PE)?

An older adult client receiving medication for hypertension had a recent fall at home.Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

What is the most common clinical manifestation of coronary artery disease?

A nurse is assessing a client during labor and delivery.Which condition should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

A client with peripheral vascular disease (PVD)asks the nurse what types of exercise would improve the client's condition and overall health.Which type of exercise will the nurse include in the response to the client?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client recovering from deep venous thrombosis (DVT).Which instructions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.

The medication clopidogrel (Plavix)is most commonly given during which stage of treatment for a stroke?

The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old female with a BMI of 30.4.When taking the child's vital signs,the nurse documents a blood pressure of 121/83.How would this blood pressure be categorized for this client?

While teaching a wellness class on the warning signs of stroke,a participant asks the nurse,"What's the most important thing for me to remember?" What is an appropriate response by the nurse?