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:

Pharmacological Revolution

The significant advancements and changes in the development and use of drugs and medications to treat various illnesses, starting around the mid-20th century.

Community Mental Health Movement

An effort aimed at providing mental health services within the community instead of traditional psychiatric hospitals, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Biological Problems

Issues or malfunctions related to the biological functions or structure of an organism, which can impact health or development.

Kraepelin

Emil Kraepelin was a German psychiatrist who made significant contributions to the classification of mental disorders.