The nurse explains to the patient who is to undergo a coronary artery bypass graft that the procedure most often involves

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The nurse explains to the patient who is to undergo a coronary artery bypass graft that the procedure most often involves

A. Using a synthetic graft as a tube for blood flow from the aorta to a coronary artery distal to an obstruction B. Resecting a stenosed coronary artery and inserting a synthetic arterial tube graft to replace the diseased artery C. Loosening the internal mammary artery from the chest wall and attaching it to a coronary artery distal to a stenosis D. Anastomosing reversed segments of a saphenous vein from the aorta to the coronary artery distal to an obstruction

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

At 10:00 am, a patient receives a new order for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as soon as possible. Which action will you take first?

A. Make the patient NPO. B. Teach the patient about the procedure. C. Attach the patient to a cardiac monitor. D. Start an intravenous line.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 of 5

Which type of cuff does the nurse choose to ensure an accurate assessment?

A. Cuff width appropriate for continuous bedside monitoring B. Cuff width suitable for assessing BP during position changes C. Cuff width appropriate for the diameter of the client's arm D. Cuff width greater than the diameter of the client's right arm

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

Why does the nurse administer non-narcotic analgesics to a client with thrombophlebitis?

A. To inhibit prostaglandin B. To interfere with platelet aggregation C. Release of endorphins D. Release of cellular chemicals

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following should the nurse monitor for clients with aneurysms to determine the signs of hemorrhage or dissection?

A. Nurse monitors for swelling and heaviness of the legs. B. Nurse monitors for chest pain and elevated LDL levels. C. Nurse monitors the BP, hourly urine output, skin color, and level of consciousness. D. Nurse monitors for mild fever and swelling of extremities.

Correct Answer: C

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

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