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gonzo233

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is admitting a patient to the cardiac care unit with complaints of dyspnea on exertion and fatigue. The patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) shows dysrhythmias associated with left ventricular hypertrophy.
 
  What diagnostic tool would be the most helpful in diagnosing cardiomyopathy?
  A) Cardiac catheterization
  B) Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  C) Echocardiogram
  D) Swan-Ganz analysis

Question 2

In the nursing interventions for a patient receiving external radiation treatments for a malignancy, the nurse must remember to
 
  a. cleanse with soap and water the areas of entry or ports marked by the radiologist.
  b. apply some form of ointment with a metallic base to the area of entry each time the patient goes for x-ray treatments.
  c. instruct the patient to avoid irritating the ports by not lying on that part of the body and not wearing constricting clothing.
  d. isolate the patient so he will not expose others to radiation.


jessicaduplan

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C
When external radiation is planned, the specific area on the body is marked to indicate the part of the body at which external radiation will be directed. These markings must not be washed off.


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