A client is receiving treatment for angina with a vasodilator. ...

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A client is receiving treatment for angina with a vasodilator. The nurse instructs the client to notify his primary health care provider about which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Weight loss of 2 lb in a week
  B) Swelling of the extremities
  C) Episodes of dyspnea
  D) Heart rate increased by about 10 bpm
  E) Fainting

Question 2

When instructing the client on how to use the prescribed nitroglycerin ointment, the nurse would tell the client to use which of the following to determine the amount?
 
  A) A teaspoon
  B) Length of a finger
  C) Paper applicator
  D) The size of the previous dose

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
The primary health care provider should be notified if the client experiences a heart rate of 20 bpm or more above the normal rate; rapid weight gain of 5 lb or more; unusual swelling of the extremities, face, or abdomen; dyspnea; angina; severe indigestion; or fainting.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The topical ointment is supplied with a paper applicator to determine the amount of drug to be used. No other method is appropriate.