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3. The pain has not been unrelieved by rest and nitroglycerin tablets. 4. Ingestion of coffee or chocolate 3. The client complains of leg edema, and skin breakdown has started. 3. Precipitate rebound hypertension The nurse is assisting in the care of a client with myocardial infarction who should reduce intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. The nurse should help the client comply with diet therapy by selecting which food items from the dietary menu? 1. Cheeseburger, pan-fried potatoes, whole kernel
corn, sherbet 3. Baked haddock, steamed broccoli, herbed rice, sliced strawberries How should the nurse position the client for Pericardiocentesis to treat cardiac tamponade?Position patient supine with head of bed 30-45 degrees or as directed by the physician. This position facilitates gravity drainage and aspiration of pericardial fluid.
In which position should a nurse place a patient with coronary artery disease?The most common position used for cardiovascular procedures is the supine position. This type of position allows the best possible surgical access to the chest cavity. For coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), the anterior thorax is exposed with the patient in a supine position.
Which diagnostic study is usually performed to confirm the diagnosis of heart failure?an electrocardiogram (ECG) – this records the electrical activity of your heart to check for problems. an echocardiogram – a type of ultrasound scan where sound waves are used to examine your heart.
Which feature is the hallmark of systolic heart failure?The hallmark feature of systolic heart failure is shortness of breath, also called dyspnea. A person with early systolic heart failure might get short of breath only when exercising.
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