A middle-aged male presents to the ED complaining of severe chest discomfort. Which of the following patient findings is most indicative of a possible MI? a) Intermittent nausea and emesis for 3 days b) Cool, clammy, diaphoretic, and pale appearance c) Chest discomfort not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin d) Anxiousness, restlessness, and lightheadedness

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A middle-aged male presents to the ED complaining of severe chest discomfort. Which of the following patient findings is most indicative of a possible MI?

a) Intermittent nausea and emesis for 3 days
b) Cool, clammy, diaphoretic, and pale appearance
c) Chest discomfort not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin
d) Anxiousness, restlessness, and lightheadedness

 
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A patient involved in a motor vehicle crash suffered a blunt injury to the chest wall and was brought to the emergency department. The nurse assesses the patient for which clinical manifestation that would indicate the presence of a pneumothorax? a) Sucking sound at the site of injury b) Decreased respiratory rate c) Bloody, productive cough d) Diminished breath sounds

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A patient involved in a motor vehicle crash suffered a blunt injury to the chest wall and was brought to the emergency department. The nurse assesses the patient for which clinical manifestation that would indicate the presence of a pneumothorax?

a) Sucking sound at the site of injury
b) Decreased respiratory rate
c) Bloody, productive cough
d) Diminished breath sounds

 
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A pt is being treated for chronic venous stasis ulcers of the lower extremities. What medication does the nurse understand will increase peripheral blood flow by decreasing the viscosity of the blood and assist with the healing of ulcers? Heparin Warfarin Aspirin Pentoxifylline (Trental)

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A pt is being treated for chronic venous stasis ulcers of the lower extremities. What medication does the nurse understand will increase peripheral blood flow by decreasing the viscosity of the blood and assist with the healing of ulcers?

  1. Heparin
  2. Warfarin
  3. Aspirin
  4. Pentoxifylline (Trental)
 
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The nurse is caring for a patient with extensive respiratory disease. Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia in the patient? a) Hypotension b) Restlessness c) Somnolence d) Cyanosis Show Answer

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The nurse is caring for a patient with extensive respiratory disease. Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia in the patient?

a) Hypotension
b) Restlessness
c) Somnolence
d) Cyanosis
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