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CharlieWard

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A client is having chest pain. To distinguish between an acute myocardial infarction (MI) and angina that may be due to other causes,
 
  which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse expect to be ordered for this client? (Select all that apply).
  a. troponin I d. CD4
  b. CPK e. cholesterol
  c. CA 125 f. troponin T cardiac-specific

Question 2

A client has just returned to the nursing unit following a cardiac catheterization. The catheter was placed in the right femoral artery. The test was uneventful. Which instruction should the nurse include on the nursing care plan?
 
  a. Check the urine for hematuria for 24 hours.
  b. Inspect the hands for signs of circulatory problems.
  c. Keep the client on bed rest for 6 hours.
  d. Restrict the client's fluid intake.


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

A, B, F
CPK, troponin I, and troponin T cardiac-specific would be ordered to distinguish between an acute myocardial infarction (MI) and angina that may be due to other causes.

Answer to Question 2

C
Post-cardiac catheterization interventions include inspecting distally for signs of circulatory problems, monitoring the insertion site for bleeding, and keeping the client on bed rest for 6 hours to prevent risk of hemorrhage.


CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

chereeb

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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