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crobinson2013

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A nurse is providing discharge education to a client who is diagnosed with angina. Which statement would the nurse exclude from teaching?
 
  A) Stable angina is the most common form of angina.
  B) Prinzmetal angina is atypical angina that occurs with strenuous exercise.
  C) Unstable angina occurs with increasing frequency, severity, and duration.
  D) Clients with unstable angina are at risk for a heart attack.

Question 2

The nurse is instructing an older adult client about atorvastatin (Lipitor) to treat elevated cholesterol. Which side effects should the nurse advise the client to report to the healthcare provider?
 
  A) Headaches and nausea
  B) Muscle pain and weakness
  C) Bruising and excessive bleeding
  D) Shortness of breath and coughing


cascooper22

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Angina results from ischemia and can be a one-time event or a chronic condition. There are three types of angina: stable, unstable, and Prinzmetal. Stable angina is the most common form of angina and is relieved with rest and nitrate medications. Unstable angina occurs with increasing frequency, severity, and duration. Clients with unstable angina are at risk for a heart attack, or myocardial infarction.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Side effects of statin drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), include liver inflammation, elevated enzymes, and muscle pain and weakness. Clients are to be advised to report these symptoms while on these medications. The other symptoms are unrelated to statin drugs.


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