Evolve: Cardiovascular, Blood, and Lymphatic System questions with
correct answers
A nurse has administered sublingual nitroglycerine. Which parameter should the nurse use to determine
the effectiveness of sublingual nitroglycerin?
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Relief of anginal pain.
2
Improved cardiac output
3
Decreased blood pressure
4
Dilation of superficial blood vessels - correct answers 1
Relief of anginal pain
What should a nurse do to decrease or control the sensory and cognitive disturbances that can occur
after a client has open-heart surgery?
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Restrict family visits
2
Withhold analgesic medications
3
Plan for maximum periods of rest
4
Keep the room light on most of the time - correct answers 3
Plan for maximum periods of rest
A nurse is taking the blood pressure of a client with hypertension. The first sound is heard at 140 mm Hg,
the second sound is a swishing sound heard at 130 mm Hg, a tapping sound is heard at 100 mm Hg, a
muffled sound is heard at 90 mm Hg, and the sound disappears at 72 mm Hg. When recording just the
systolic and diastolic readings, what is the diastolic pressure?
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