A patient with a history of primary hypertension has undergone echocardiography after being referred to a specialist for blood pressure management. The patient's echocardiogram revealed ventricular hypertrophy and a decreased ejection fraction.
The nurse who is providing care for this patient should recognize that these findings are characteristic of what valvular disorder?
A) Mitral valve regurgitation
B) Mitral valve stenosis
C) Aortic stenosis (AS)
D) Tricuspid regurgitation
Question 2
Seeking medical attention when any cancer warning signs occur is frequently delayed because of
a. difficulty accessing a physician or getting a referral consult.
b. lack of knowledge of the seven warning signs of cancer.
c. fear of the possible diagnosis of cancer and hoping signs will go away.
d. self-examination being complex and difficult to perform.
Patient Teaching
Patient teaching: nail assessment
A patient with exophthalmos.
The medical assistant is measuring the urine output from a patient who has an indwelling Foley ...
Walkers help the patient ambulate safely.
Hypertension