Author Question: A client is diagnosed with angina after describing the type of pain she experiences. Which of the ... (Read 44 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with angina after describing the type of pain she experiences. Which of the following are characteristics of anginal pain? (Select all that apply.)

1. Pressure
2. Heavy
3. Squeezing
4. Stabbing
5. Sharp
6. Demonstrates a clenched fist over the sternum

Question 2

The nurse should assess a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?

1. Hypercalcemia
2. Hyperkalemia
3. Hypermagnesemia
4. Hypernatremia

trampas · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 6
Angina pain is typically described as pressure, heavy, squeezing, and it is demonstrated by placing a clenched fist over the sternum. This hand posture is referred to as Levine's sign which is the universal sign for angina. Angina pain is not stabbing or sharp.

Answer to Question 2

1
Destruction of the bone leads to elevated calcium levels. The other electrolyte imbalances are not characteristic of multiple myeloma.