Priority Decision: While teaching women about the risks and incidence of CAD, what does the nurse emphasize?

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Priority Decision: While teaching women about the risks and incidence of CAD, what does the nurse emphasize?

A. Smoking is not as significant a risk factor for CAD in women as it is in men B. Women seek treatment sooner than men when they have symptoms of CAD C. Estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women decreases the risk for CAD D. CAD is the leading cause of death in women, with a higher mortality rate after MI than in men

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

A 58-year-old patient is in a cardiac rehabilitation program. The nurse teaches the patient to stop exercising if what occurs?

A. Pain or dyspnea develop B. The HR exceeds 150 bpm C. The respiratory rate increases to 30 D. The HR is 30 bpm over the resting HR

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 of 5

Explain the different modes of ventilator.

A. Controlled mechanical ventilation B. Assist-control mode 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.

Question 4 of 5

Mr. Ross experiences nausea and vomiting as the result of receiving large-volume irradiation to his thoracic region. Which is the best approach in planning to meet his nutritional needs?

A. Plan for frequent small meals of palatable foods B. Offer Mr. Ross three balanced meals a day C. Determine Mr. Ross' caloric needs D. Ask the physician to prescribe an oral antiemetic for p.r.n. use

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

If Dr. Baker complains of loss of appetite and nausea after starting chlorothiazide, it would be important to

A. check her digitalis and potassium levels B. obtain a urine specimen C. get an electrocardiogram immediately D. reassure her that since her blood pressure is normal these symptoms are to be expected

Correct Answer: A

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

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