Question 81 When caring for a client with acute coronary syn…

Question 81 When caring for a client with acute coronary syndrome who has returned to the coronary care unit after having angioplasty with stent placement, the nurse obtains the following assessment data. Which data indicate the need for immediate action by the nurse?

Martha is a 77-year-old resident in a nursing home.  Over th…

Martha is a 77-year-old resident in a nursing home.  Over the past several weeks, she has displayed a gradual decrease in function and safety is now a concern. Staff has begun restraining her in her wheelchair with a posey vest as they are afraid, she will fall should she try to walk without help. At night she is restrained in bed with a roll belt with the side rails up. She is referred to the restraint committee for evaluation and recommendations.  Answer the following questions regarding Martha. Martha’s family requests that the nursing home use restraints. You educate the family on physical restraints which include all EXCEPT:

Question 82 A client admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU…

Question 82 A client admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU) with an ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is restless and anxious. The blood pressure is 86/40 mm/Hg and heart rate is 132 beats/min. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is a priority for the client?