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dollx

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While waiting for cardiac transplantation, a patient with severe cardiomyopathy has a ventricular assist device (VAD) implanted. When planning care for this patient, the nurse should anticipate
 
  a. giving immunosuppressive medications.
  b. preparing the patient for a permanent VAD.
  c. teaching the patient the reason for complete bed rest.
  d. monitoring the surgical incision for signs of infection.

Question 2

The central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) is decreasing in a patient who has severe pancreatitis. To determine the possible cause of the decreased ScvO2, the nurse assesses the patient's
 
  a. lipase.
  b. temperature.
  c. urinary output.
  d. body mass index.


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Meganchabluk

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The insertion site for the VAD provides a source for transmission of infection to the circulatory system and requires frequent monitoring. Patient's with VADs are able to have some mobility and may not be on bed rest. The VAD is a bridge to transplantation, not a permanent device. Immunosuppression is not necessary for nonbiologic devices like the VAD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Elevated temperature increases metabolic demands and oxygen use by tissues, resulting in a drop in oxygen saturation of central venous blood. Information about the patient's body mass index, urinary output, and lipase will not help in determining the cause of the patient's drop in ScvO2.


dollx

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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