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Having  hypercapnia will cause your respiratory system to become?

The nurse demonstrates to his client the action of inhaling. Internally what is occurring to the organs of the respiratory system? 

Surface tension within the alveolar walls is decreased by which substance?

The nurse instructs a patient that the pain of angina is due to ischemia of the myocardium. Which of the following would not be included in the patients teaching plan for patients with angina?

The nurse is doing the intake of a 42 year old woman who just arrived on the telemetry floor,  with a family history of cardiovascular disease. Which finding is most concerning to the nurse?

You are explaining the importance of sodium restriction in the diet of a Hispanic man who was recently diagnosed with HF. Some relatives are at bedside with the patient, an appropriate nursing action is:

The nurse is caring for a female patient admitted with chest pain to rule out a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse observes that the patient is experiencing electrocardiogram (ECG) changes and reviews new laboratory results. Which laboratory value should the nurse report immediately?

Which potential hazard is most important for a patient with a permanent pacemaker to avoid?

The nurse is caring for several patients on a cardiac care unit. Which patient is most likely to have aortic stenosis?

The are the nurse reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for an echocardiogram. Which of the following statements should you include in the teaching?