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kamilo84

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A patient presents with an acute myocardial infarction that results in right ventricular damage. The nurse needs to assess the patient for complications, which include:
 
  A. decreased cardiac output.
  B. jugular neck vein distention.
  C. increased myocardial perfusion.
  D. hyperventilation related to pain.

Question 2

An older adult patient who recently lost her husband is admitted for surgery. The nurse notices that the patient is experiencing an alteration in psychosocial development when the patient:
 
  A. accepts her own limits.
  B. voices concerns about the upcoming surgery.
  C. expresses her opinions about the quality of care.
  D. demands unnecessary assistance from her daughter.



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nekcihc358

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Answer to Question 1

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Decreased cardiac output occurs when the left ventricle does not eject sufficient blood volume to the system. When a patient suffers an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary arteries do not supply sufficient blood to the myocardium. When a patient suffers from an AMI, the patient usually presents with severe chest pain, breathlessness, diaphoresis, and hypotension.

Answer to Question 2

D
Knowledge regarding developmental stage will help the nurse to determine responses that are important to the patient. A change in behavior suggests an alteration in self-concept.




kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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