A patient presents with severe chest pain and shortness of breath and is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. The embolism most likely originated from the:
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Which valvular condition is characterized by the valve openi…
Which valvular condition is characterized by the valve opening being constricted and narrowed, causing the valve leaflets, or cusps, to fail to open completely?
Aspiration of oral secretions increases a patient’s risk for…
Aspiration of oral secretions increases a patient’s risk for which complication?
A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure ca…
A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure caused by a right ventricular myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms are specifically related to her right heart failure?
A 5-year-old presents with high fever, inspiratory stridor,…
A 5-year-old presents with high fever, inspiratory stridor, severe respiratory distress, drooling, and dysphagia. Acute epiglottitis is suspected. When assessing the child, the nurse would avoid:
An 80-year-old develops pneumonia in the hospital. An assess…
An 80-year-old develops pneumonia in the hospital. An assessment identifies that the patient is cyanotic, tachycardic, and has developed a fever and a cough. Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space. This symptomology supports which medical diagnosis?
A 56-year-old presents to his primary care provider for a ch…
A 56-year-old presents to his primary care provider for a checkup. Physical exam reveals edema, hepatomegaly, and muffled heart sounds. Which of the following is of greatest concern to the nurse?
A 72-year-old has a history of hypertension and atherosclero…
A 72-year-old has a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis. An echocardiogram reveals backflow of blood into the left ventricle. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart?
A 1-month-old infant visits his primary care provider for a…
A 1-month-old infant visits his primary care provider for a well-baby check. Physical exam reveals decreased cardiac output, hypotension, tachycardia, and a loud murmur suggestive of aortic stenosis. Which of the following conditions would also be expected with this diagnosis?
What was an issue Madison discussed in Federalist #39?
What was an issue Madison discussed in Federalist #39?