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burchfield96

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When assessing a patient with a possible MI, what should the nurse assess for? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pain radiating to left arm and jaw
  b. Hypertension
  c. Pallor
  d. Diaphoresis
  e. Erratic behavior
  f.
  Cardiac rhythm changes

Question 2

The nurse outlines which of the following as conditions that would disqualify a candidate for a heart transplant? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Recent malignancy
  b. Dilated cardiomyopathy
  c. Peptic ulcer disease
  d. Diabetes type 2
  e. Severe obesity
  f.
  Inoperable coronary artery disease


josephsuarez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E, F
Hypertension, vomiting, diaphoresis, hypotension, pallor, and cardiac rhythm changes are objective data seen in patients with an MI.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
Contraindications for candidacy for cardiac transplant include recent malignancy, active peptic ulcer disease, severe obesity, diabetes type 1 with end-organ damage. Dilated cardiomyopathy and inoperable coronary artery disease are indications for transplant.


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