The Nursing Instructor Is Giving a Class on Assessing Cardiac

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nursing instructor is giving a class on assessing cardiac clients after thoracic surgery. What assessment is most important for the nurse to perform when caring for this client?

• A) Pulmonary artery pressure
• B) Temperature
• C) Skin and mentation
• D) Blood pressure

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Definitions:

Chromosome

One of 46 rod-like molecules that contain 23 pairs of DNA found in every body cell and collectively contain all of the genes.

Rod-Shaped Structures

Physical formations or constructs that are long, slender, and cylindrical in shape.

Blueprint

A detailed plan or model that guides the making or construction of something.

Mitosis

A cell division process in which a single cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells, crucial for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.