As the Psychiatric Technician, you understand that the following diagnosis place the patient at the highest risk for coronary artery disease?

Mrs. Smith is a 78-year old female admitted with complaints of chest pain upon exertion accompanied by shortness of breath and fatigue.  She is a Type 2 diabetic with known coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.  VS on admission were B?P 160/94, P-58, R-18, T-99, O2 Sat-93%, Pain-3.  She is currently taking Lasix, Glucophage, Lanoxin, and KCL.  In addition to these medication the doctor has ordered Nitroglycerin 1/150 gr. SL prn for chest pain, O2 per NC prn for hypoxia and ASA 325 mg. p.o. every day.  He has also ordered  sliding scale with Humulin Regular insulin.  Glucose was 351 on admission.   Mrs. Smith goes for an angiogram.  The finding is complete blockage of one the coronary arteries.  You know that Mrs. Smith has a diagnosis of:

Helen is on bedrest for complaints of chest pain.  You understand that a complication of bedrest can be thrombphlebitis.  The best way to prevent thrombophlebitis is:

Gary has been diagnosed as having hypertension (HTN).  The risk factors for HTN would include all of the following except____________.

Nursing interventions for the HTN client would include all of the following.  Which would most give the client a sense of control over his condition and care?

Mr. James has been recently diagnosed with anemia and his physician has ordered Iron supplements.  In addition to iron supplements the patient is encouraged to eat foods high in iron.  As the Psychiatric Technician you know that Mr. James should include the following foods in his diet:

Your client’s neck veins are distended when sitting upright.  The Psychiatric Technician understands that this is indicative of__________________.

You are working in a psychiatric clinic.  The client complains of chest pain.  You call 911 and accompany the client to the emergency department.  The chest pain is severe.  Which interventions most likely to relieve the chest pain?

Your client’s neck veins are distended when sitting upright.  The Psychiatric Technician understands that this is indicative of__________________.

You are working in a psychiatric clinic.  The client complains of chest pain.  You call 911 and accompany the client to the emergency department.  The chest pain is severe.  Which interventions most likely to relieve the chest pain?