A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Has an 80

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client who has an 80% blockage of the right coronary artery (RCA) and is scheduled for bypass surgery.Which intervention should the nurse be prepared to implement while this client waits for surgery?

• A) Administration of IV furosemide (Lasix)
• B) Initiation of an external pacemaker
• C) Assistance with endotracheal intubation
• D) Placement of central venous access

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Definitions:

fMRI

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a neuroimaging procedure that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.

Flashing Pattern

A visual signal sequence where light is turned on and off in a particular rhythm or sequence, often used in warning signals or communication devices.

Phi Effect

A visual illusion where stationary objects are perceived to be moving due to rapid sequential light stimulation.

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes in neurons responsible for the transmission of signals within the brain and nervous system.