For the client receiving coronary vasodilators for angina ...

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For the client receiving coronary vasodilators for angina pectoris, the nurse would identify which of the following in making a nursing diagnosis.
 
  a. Ineffective cardiac tissue perfusion related to decreased oxygen to tissues
  b. Deficient knowledge related to medication administration
  c. Risk for injury of falls related to postural hypertension
  d. Acute pain related to medication-induced headache

Question 2

When caring for a client who has experienced an acute myocardial infarction, the nurse would question which of the following prescriptions?
 
  a. 325 mg enteric-coated aspirin stat
  b. 2 mg intravenous morphine sulfate stat
  c. initiate nitroglycerin 5 mcg/min IV
  d. administer oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation >90

[elizabethrperez]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the reason for the angina and for the need for coronary vasodilators.
B Incorrect: Although important, this is not the priority.
C Incorrect: Risk for falls is due to postural hypotension.
D Incorrect: Although appropriate, this is not the priority.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Nonenteric coated aspirin should be used for more rapid absorption.
B Incorrect: This is an appropriate prescription.
C Incorrect: This is an appropriate prescription.
D Incorrect: This is an appropriate prescription.

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[elizabethrperez]

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