An Older Client with an Acute Myocardial Infarction Signs the Consent

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older client with an acute myocardial infarction signs the consent form for an angioplasty.Which illness behavior is this client demonstrating?

• A) Sick role
• B) Seeking professional care
• C) Experiencing symptoms
• D) Dependence on others

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Definitions:

Abdominal Binder

A medical garment that wraps around the midsection to provide support to the abdomen and is commonly used post-surgery or childbirth.

Nursing Intervention

Any action or measure taken by a nurse to enhance patient care, improve health outcomes, or address a specific patient need or condition.

Orthostatic Hypotension

A type of hypotension occurring when one rises from a sitting or prone position, leading to feelings of lightheadedness or episodes of fainting.

Abdominal Aortic Bypass

A surgical procedure used to bypass diseased portions of the abdominal aorta, the major artery supplying blood to the lower body.