A Client Who Has a History of Severe Arteriosclerosis Requires

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client who has a history of severe arteriosclerosis requires a repair of a laceration. Which property contained in a local anesthetic should the nurse recognize is safe to administer to the client?

• A) Epinephrine
• B) Sodium bicarbonate
• C) Benzocaine
• D) Proparacaine (Alcaine)

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Definitions:

Myocardial Infarction

A medical term for a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing tissue damage.

CAD

Coronary Artery Disease, a condition involving the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries that can lead to heart attack.

MI

Myocardial Infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, considered vital for human life.