A client is suspected of having cardiac damage. The nurse ...

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A client is suspected of having cardiac damage. The nurse realizes that which of the following diagnostic tests is most commonly used to help diagnose this client's possible cardiac damage or disease?
 
  1. 12-lead electrocardiogram
  2. Arterial blood gases
  3. Cardiac angiogram
  4. Cardiac enzymes

Question 2

A client recovering from surgery tells the nurse that she is nauseated and is experiencing an increase in pain. Which of the following does this client's symptoms suggest to the nurse?
 
  1. The client is becoming dependent upon the pain medication.
  2. The client's pain threshold is lower when experiencing nausea.
  3. The client is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from pain medication.
  4. The client is experiencing referred pain.

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Answer to Question 1

1
A 12-lead electrocardiogram is a quick and accurate diagnostic tool used to evaluate heart damage and disease. The other diagnostic tests require a longer time for results and/or are invasive procedures requiring some preparation.

Answer to Question 2

2
Pain threshold is influenced by nausea, fatigue, and lack of sleep. The client experiencing an increase in pain during nausea is demonstrating an alteration in the pain threshold. The client is not becoming dependent upon the pain medication. The client is not experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The client is also not experiencing referred pain.