The nurse is caring for a client with a cardiac dysrhythmia. What ...

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The nurse is caring for a client with a cardiac dysrhythmia. What should be included in this client's documentation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Vital signs
  2. Code status
  3. Mental status
  4. Cardiac rhythm
  5. Treatment measures

Question 2

A client with coronary artery disease asks for information to help with smoking cessation. Which websites should the nurse access to obtain the requested information for this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. American Cancer Society
  2. American Lung Association
  3. American Heart Association
  4. American Nurses Association
  5. American Nose and Throat Society

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

1. Document vital signs during episodes of dysrhythmia.
2. The client's code status should be written on the medical record by the health care provider.
3. Document mental status during episodes of dysrhythmia.
4. Document cardiac rhythms, as well as the effect of activities.
5. Document treatment measures and their effects on the dysrhythmia and patient's status.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3

1. Resource materials to help patients stop smoking are available from the American Cancer Society.
2. Resource materials to help patients stop smoking are available from the American Lung Association.
3. Resource materials to help patients stop smoking are available from the American Heart Association (AHA).
4. The American Nurses Association does not provide client teaching materials.
5. The American Nose and Throat Society is not a recognized organization.

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