A nurse is planning to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a client who has a history of coronary heart disease.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.).

Keep the client NPO after midnight.

Inspect the electrode pads.

Instruct the client to breathe normally.

Administer an analgesic prior to the procedure.

Use alcohol to wipe the skin before placing the electrodes.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,E

Choice A rationale:
Keeping the client NPO after midnight is not necessary for an ECG. It is a non-invasive procedure that does not require fasting.
Choice B rationale:
Inspecting the electrode pads is important to ensure good contact with the skin and accurate readings.
Choice C rationale:
Instructing the client to breathe normally during the ECG helps to prevent artifacts in the tracing that could lead to misinterpretation.
Choice D rationale:
Administering an analgesic prior to the procedure is not necessary. An ECG is a painless procedure.
Choice E rationale:
Using alcohol to wipe the skin before placing the electrodes can improve the quality of the ECG by reducing skin impedance.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","D"]

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Smoking is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease. Quitting smoking can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Choice B rationale:
Exercise is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease. Regular physical activity can help lower the risk of heart disease.
Choice C rationale:
Family history is a non-modifiable risk factor for heart disease. You can’t change your family history.
Choice D rationale:
Diet is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease. Eating a healthy diet can help lower the risk of heart disease.
Choice E rationale:
Age is a non-modifiable risk factor for heart disease. You can’t change your age.

A. 2 mL. B. 2.5 mL. C. 1.5 mL. D. 1 mL.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
The provider prescribes 20 mEq of KCL. The bottle is labeled as 10 mEq/mL. Therefore, to administer 20 mEq, the nurse should give 2 mL (20 mEq ÷ 10 mEq/mL = 2 mL).
Choice B rationale:
Administering 2.5 mL would give 25 mEq of KCL, which is more than the prescribed dose.
Choice C rationale:
Administering 1.5 mL would give 15 mEq of KCL, which is less than the prescribed dose.
Choice D rationale:
Administering 1 mL would give 10 mEq of KCL, which is half the prescribed dose.

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