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Caring for Clients With Disorders of Coronary and Peripheral Blood Vessels

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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Caring for Clients With Disorders of Coronary and Peripheral Blood Vessels

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with coronary artery disease (CAD). What is an appropriate nursing action when evaluating a client with CAD?

A. Assess the client's mental and emotional status

B. Assess the skin of the client

C. Assess the characteristics of chest pain

D. Assess for any kind of drug abuse

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Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with Raynaud syndrome. What is an important instruction for a client who is diagnosed with this disease to prevent an attack?

A. Report changes in the usual pattern of chest pain

B. Avoid situations that contribute to ischemic episodes

C. Avoid fatty foods and exercise

D. Take over-the-counter decongestants

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client at risk for thrombosis. What is an appropriate nursing action when evaluating this client?

A. Examine the client's mental and emotional status

B. Examine the legs for color, capillary refill time, and tissue integrity

C. Examine for pain around the shoulder and neck region

D. Examine the extremities for skin lesions

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Question 4 of 5

A client has had oral anticoagulation ordered. What should the nurse monitor for when the client is taking oral anticoagulation?

A. Prothrombin time (PT) or international normalized ratio (INR)

B. Hourly IV infusion

C. Vascular sites for bleeding

D. Urine output

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Question 5 of 5

The nurse is working with a client who has just been diagnosed with an aneurysm. What advice should the nurse provide to this client?

A. Minimize bowel movements and coughing

B. Avoid situations that contribute to ischemic episodes

C. Avoid straining during bowel movements and coughing

D. Wear wool socks and mittens during cold weather

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