The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Just

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned after having left carotid artery angioplasty and stenting. Which assessment information is of most concern to the nurse?

• A)The pulse rate is 102 beats/min.
• B)The patient has difficulty speaking.
• C)The blood pressure is 144/86 mm Hg.
• D)There are fine crackles at the lung bases.

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Definitions:

Beta Waves

Brain wave patterns associated with active consciousness, alertness, and cognitive processing.

Evolutionary Roots

The fundamental aspects or beginnings of something that can be traced back to its origin in the evolutionary history of a species, highlighting how traits or behaviors have been shaped by natural selection.

Consciousness

A state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

Anaesthesia

A medical practice used to prevent pain during surgery by making a patient unconscious or numbing a part of the body.