Multiple Choice
While waiting for heart transplantation,a patient with severe cardiomyopathy has a ventricular assist device (VAD) implanted. When planning care for this patient,the nurse should anticipate
A) preparing the patient for a permanent VAD.
B) administering immunosuppressive medications.
C) teaching the patient the reason for complete bed rest.
D) monitoring the surgical incision for signs of infection.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q15: To verify the correct placement of an
Q16: The nurse educator is evaluating the care
Q17: The central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO<sub>2</sub>)is decreasing
Q18: The nurse notes thick,white secretions in the
Q19: Which assessment finding obtained by the nurse
Q21: Which action should the nurse take when
Q22: The nurse notes that a patient's endotracheal
Q23: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q24: After change-of-shift report,which patient should the progressive
Q25: The nurse is caring for a patient