A patient with cardiogenic shock receives a nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output. With the appropriate interventions, the anticipated outcome is for the patient to achieve:

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Question 1 of 5

A patient with cardiogenic shock receives a nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output. With the appropriate interventions, the anticipated outcome is for the patient to achieve:

A. baseline activity level. B. baseline cardiac function. C. decreased afterload. D. reduced anxiety.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

While obtaining patient histories, which patient does the nurse identify as having the highest risk for CAD?

A. A white man, age 54, who is a smoker and has a stressful lifestyle B. A white woman, age 68, with a BP of 172/100 mm Hg and who is physically inactive C. An Asian woman, age 45, with a cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL and a BP of 130/74 mm Hg D. An obese African American man, age 65, with a cholesterol level of 195 mg/dL and a BP of 128/76 mm Hg

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

On what basis would the nurse suspect an MI?

A. He has pale, cool, clammy skin B. He reports nausea and vomited once at home C. He says he is anxious and has a feeling of impending doom D. He reports he has had no relief of the pain with rest or position change

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse and patient set a patient outcome that at the time of discharge after an MI the patient will be able to tolerate moderate-energy activities that are similar to which activity?

A. Golfing B. Walking at 5 mph C. Cycling at 13 mph D. Mowing the lawn by hand

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Define ventilation and respiration.

A. Gas exchange B. Breathing process C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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