The nurse is preparing the equipment needed for hemodynamic ...

[littleanan]

The nurse is preparing the equipment needed for hemodynamic monitoring. Which of the following equipment should be included in preparation for monitoring? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Amplifier
  2. Flow and pressure system
  3. Monitor
  4. Pressure bag, fluid flush system, and tubing
  5. Transducer
  6. Arm board

Question 2

A client is prescribed nicotinic acid as part of treatment for coronary artery disease. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding this medication?
 
  1. Ingest an aspirin 30 minutes before taking the medication and after eating.
  2. Expect a gritty taste.
  3. Anticipate constipation.
  4. Expect fatigue with this medication.

[LP]

Answer to Question 1

3, 4, 5
All hemodynamic monitoring of patients requires three necessary pieces of equipment: 1) a monitor; 2) a transducer; and 3) a combination of pressure bag, fluid flush device, and tubing system. The other items listed are not equipment needed for hemodynamic monitoring.

Answer to Question 2

1
Instructions to the client prescribed nicotinic acid include ingesting an aspirin 30 minutes to 1 hour before the medication and after food. A gritty taste is not associated with this medication. Constipation is not an expected gastrointestinal side effect of this medication. This medication does not cause fatigue.