ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN
ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN ( 101 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will take four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets if I have chest pain." This is an incorrect statement because taking four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets can lead to hypotension and can be life-threatening.
"I will have hot, dry, and flushed skin if I am having a heart attack." This is an incorrect statement because hot, dry, and flushed skin is not a typical sign of a heart attack.
"I will wait 30 minutes before taking action if I have heartburn." This is an incorrect statement because heartburn is not a symptom of angina and waiting 30 minutes to take action can lead to further complications.
This response indicates that the client understands that sudden jaw pain can be a sign of a heart attack and requires immediate medical attention.
This response indicates that the client understands that sudden jaw pain can be a sign of a heart attack and requires immediate medical attention.
A. "I will take four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets if I have chest pain." This is an incorrect statement because taking four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets can lead to hypotension and can be life-threatening.
B. "I will have hot, dry, and flushed skin if I am having a heart attack." This is an incorrect statement because hot, dry, and flushed skin is not a typical sign of a heart attack.
C. "I will wait 30 minutes before taking action if I have heartburn." This is an incorrect statement because heartburn is not a symptom of angina and waiting 30 minutes to take action can lead to further complications.
Explanation: The client with angina should be educated about the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and when to seek medical attention. Jaw pain is one of the signs of a heart attack, and the client should seek emergency medical attention immediately.