Author Question: The nurse is preparing to teach a group of adult women about the signs and symptoms of a myocardial ... (Read 52 times)

neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to teach a group of adult women about the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Which of the following will the nurse explain is a specific symptom of a myocardial infarction in women?

a. Visual difficulties
b. Angina
c. Loss of motor function unilaterally
d. Right scapular discomfort and stiffness

Question 2

The nurse seeks to organize the data obtained from the client in a logical manner. What is this organization, which identifies relations between factors and symptoms in the database, known as?

a. Clustering data
b. Validating data
c. Formulating a problem statement
d. Performing a peer review

Kjones0604 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Angina is the most common symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
Visual disturbances are not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
Loss of motor function unilaterally is not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
Right scapular discomfort and stiffness is not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.

Answer to Question 2

A
Clustering data means that the nurse organizes the information obtained into meaningful clusters. A cluster is a set of signs or symptoms grouped together in a logical order. When clustering data, the nurse identifies relations between factors and symptoms.
Validating data means that the nurse compares the data obtained with another source to ensure its accuracy.
After validating data and clustering data, the nurse may formulate a problem statement, usually in the form of a nursing diagnosis.
Peer review is the evaluation of the quality of the work effort of an individual by his or her peers.