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46. A client recovering from a myocardial infarction develops acute bacterial pericarditis. Which medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the client?

33. A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder?

53. A nurse is collecting data from a client who is suspected of having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find?  Select all that apply

Your patient is a 24-year-old female who swallowed a handful of pills of unknown type. Although she was initially alert and oriented with no complaints, you note that she is now beginning to slur her words and is becoming progressively lethargic. What is the highest priority in dealing with this patient?

For which of the following patients would capillary refill be a reliable sign of circulatory status?

Why does a patient involved in an auto crash who has major internal abdominal bleeding require oxygen to maintain internal respiration?

You are dispatched for a patient with chest pain. Your patient tells you that she has had shortness of breath and chest pain for about 20 minutes. Which of the following will give you the best information regarding your patient’s chest pain symptoms?

The volume of air that is moved in and out of the chest in one single breath is called:

Which of the following differences should be expected when assessing a pediatric patient, as compared to the adult patient?

Which of the following is a component of a scene size-up?