What short term pharmacological approach is used after a client has a prosthetic heart valve replacement for 1 to 2 months postoperatively?

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What short term pharmacological approach is used after a client has a prosthetic heart valve replacement for 1 to 2 months postoperatively?

A. Anticoagulant therapy B. Antibiotic therapy C. Ace Inhibitor therapy D. Beta Blocker therapy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 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 3 of 5

How is secondary hypertension differentiated from primary hypertension?

A. Has a more gradual onset than primary hypertension B. Does not cause the target organ damage that occurs with primary hypertension C. Has a specific cause, such as renal disease, that often can be treated by medicine or surgery D. Is caused by age-related changes in BP regulatory mechanisms in people over 65 years of age

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 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

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Question 5 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.

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