What does the nurse teach the client who has had a mechanical valve placed?

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Question 1 of 5

What does the nurse teach the client who has had a mechanical valve placed?

A. The PT must remain below 1.5 times the control value. B. The PTT must be higher than 2.5 times the control value. C. The INR must be maintained between 2.5 and 3.5 for anticoagulant monitoring D. The INR must be maintained below 2.5 for anticoagulant monitoring.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following symptoms is observed in the client with right-sided heart failure?

A. Dependent pitting edema B. Exertional dyspnea C. Orthopnea D. Hemoptysis

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 of 5

The patient is experiencing chest pain and pain radiating to his arms, jaw, and back. The provider diagnosed his condition as a myocardial infarction. The patient asks what happened to him. The best response is:

A. You cannot tell him what has happened; he needs to wait for the provider to return and explain what is going on currently. B. His aortic valve was malformed at birth causing a disruption in blood flow. C. All patients who are overweight like him will have a heart attack. D. One or more arteries that supply blood to his heart are blocked, thereby preventing an adequate amount of blood from getting to his cardiac muscles.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 4 of 5

What is the primary consideration when preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a patient who is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI)?

A. History of heart disease. B. Sensitivity to aspirin. C. Size and location of the MI. D. Time since onset of symptoms.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient with chronic venous insufficiency?

A. Activity Intolerance. B. Body Image, disturbed. C. Fluid Volume, deficient. D. Skin Integrity, impaired.

Correct Answer: D

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

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