A Patient Is Taking a Drug That Interferes with Venous

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking a drug that interferes with venous constriction. The nurse will tell the patient to:

• A) ask for assistance when getting out of bed.
• B) expect bradycardia for a few days.
• C) notify the provider if headache occurs.
• D) report shortness of breath.

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Definitions:

CVD

Cardiovascular Disease, a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.

Relative Risk

A measure used in epidemiology to compare the risk of a certain event occurring in one group with the risk of it occurring in another group.

Sunscreens

Products applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of UV radiation.

Epidemiologic Study

Research investigating the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.