When administering a thrombolytic drug to the client experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI), the nurse explains that the purpose of the drug is to:
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Question 2 of 117
Alteplase recombinant, or tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), is administered during the first 6 hours after onset of myocardial infarction (MI) to:
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Question 3 of 117
As an initial step in treating a client with angina, the physician prescribes nitroglycerin tablets, 0.3 mg given sublingually. This drug's principal effects are produced by:
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Question 4 of 117
When teaching a client with heart failure about preventing complications and future hospitalizations, which problems stated by the client as reasons to call the physician would indicate to the nurse that the client has understood the teaching? Select all that apply.
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Question 5 of 117
Before a client's discharge after mitral valve replacement surgery, the nurse should evaluate the client's understanding of postsurgery activity restrictions. Which of the following should the client not engage in until after the 1-month postdischarge appointment with the surgeon?
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