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Your 45 yr old female patient c/o her legs feeling full and very heavy during walking. She also c/o itching to both lower extremities. On inspection several tortuous twisted vessels are seen. Based on the signs and symptoms, what will the patient be treat for?

When the nurse uses the PQRST tool for pain assessment, the “R” prompts an inquiry about the “Relief of pain”.

Which modifiable risk factor(s) increases a patient’s risk for heart disease? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is prescribed a daily dose of aspirin. The nurse correctly explains the drug prescription by making which statement?

Which preventative measure(s) may protect against development of cardiovascular disease in women? (Select all that apply.)

Your patient is a newly diagnosed Hypertensive patient taking Lisinopril and ACE inhibitor. Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan? 

The nurse is caring for a patient taking lisinopril (Prinivil) an ACE inhibitor. The patient asks how this medication affects blood pressure. Which response best explains the medication’s effects?

The patient is undergoing a procedure in which electrodes are placed around the vagal nerve and connect to a stimulator in the chest. The stimulator acts similarly to a pacemaker, delivering small electrical currents for 30 seconds every 5 minutes to interrupt seizures. The nurse knows this to be called a/an: 

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A carotid ultrasound reveals a 40% obstruction. The nurse anticipates that the treatment will consist of medical management including which of the following: (Select all that apply.)

A drug label reads 100 mg per 2 mL. The medication order is for 130 mg. How many mL must be prepared?