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Haya94

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A patient admitted to the cardiac unit is going to the cardiac catheterization lab for a procedure. The patient tells the nurse, I am so anxious about this. I am afraid the procedure might trigger a heart attack. What is the first action by the nurse?
 
  a. Contact the physician for an anti-anxiety medication prior to the procedure.
  b. Assure the patient that this is a very common procedure for all cardiac patients.
  c. Instruct the patient prior to the procedure about what he can expect of the procedure.
  d. Offer the patient some stress-reducing techniques to use before the procedure.

Question 2

Which statement by the nurse is best when communicating with a patient with clinical depression?
 
  a. It's a beautiful day today; you'll feel better if you look out the window.
  b. You're having a bad day; I'm sure you'll feel better soon.
  c. Life seems overwhelming at times; would you like to discuss how you're feeling?
  d. You are very lucky to have such a supportive family.


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mathjasmine

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Haya94

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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