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The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record.

Exhibits

Which of the following findings indicates the client's condition has improved? Select all that apply.

Blood pressure

Echocardiogram results

Respiratory rate

Pain level

Oxygenation saturation

Urinary output

Heart rate

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,D,E,G

Improvement in blood pressure would suggest better cardiovascular stability

A stable or decreased respiratory rate would indicate improved respiratory function and potentially reduced chest tightness.

An increase in oxygen saturation levels would indicate improved respiratory function and cardiovascular status.

A decrease in pain level would indicate improvement in the chest tightness and radiating pain experienced by the client.

A decrease in heart rate may indicate improved cardiovascular function and reduced stress on the heart.

Urinary output and echocardiogram results are not typically immediate indicators of improvement in the client's condition following an episode of chest tightness and radiating pain.

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Correct Answer is ["69"]

Explanation

Convert the weight from pounds to kilograms

190 lb * (1 kg / 2.2046 lb) = 86.183 kg (rounded to three decimal places)

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein:86.183 kg * 0.8 g/kg = 68.946 g/day

Rounding to the nearest whole number, the client should receive approximately 69 grams of protein daily.

A. Chlorpromazine B. Dobutamine C. Mannitol D. Propranolol

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

C. Mannitol is a osmotic diuretic that is commonly used in the management of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) following a head injury. It works by drawing fluid out of brain tissue and into the bloodstream, thereby reducing cerebral edema and lowering ICP.
A. Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic medication that does not have direct effects on reducing ICP and is not commonly used in this clinical scenario.
B. Dobutamine is a medication primarily used for increasing cardiac output in patients with heart failure or shock.
D. Propranolol is a beta-blocker medication commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension, angina, and certain cardiac arrhythmias.

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Exhibits

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