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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intermittent claudication, or muscle pain during exercise, is a hallmark symptom of PAD due to inadequate blood supply to the muscles.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has been taking digoxin 0.25 mg daily. The client refuses breakfast and reports nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nausea can indicate digoxin toxicity, which affects heart function, so checking vital signs, particularly heart rate, is the priority to assess for toxicity.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a chronic illness about the DASH diet. Which of the following meals best fits the DASH diet?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The DASH diet emphasizes low saturated fats, high fiber, and balanced nutrition. The turkey sandwich meal is low in saturated fats, high in fiber, and aligns with DASH principles.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in the emergency department and reports severe radiating chest pain and shortness of breath. The client appears restless, frightened, and slightly cyanotic. The provider prescribes oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L/min stat, cardiac enzyme levels, IV fluids, and a 12-lead ECG. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Initiating oxygen therapy is the priority to address hypoxia, indicated by cyanosis and dyspnea, to prevent further ischemic damage to the heart.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who experienced an acute myocardial infarction 6 days ago. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect to remain elevated at this time?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Troponin T remains elevated for up to 10-14 days after a myocardial infarction, providing long-term evidence of myocardial injury, unlike the other markers which normalize earlier.

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