The Nurse Should Include in the Patient's Discharge Instruction After

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse should include in the patient's discharge instruction after an acute MI:

• A) Cautions about use of morphine
• B) Detailed symptoms that indicate impending MI
• C) Written instructions on diet and follow-up appointments
• D) High-energy exercise program directions

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Definitions:

Fatty Ester

An organic compound formed by the reaction of a fatty acid with an alcohol, commonly found in lipids and essential for various biological functions.

Methanol

A simple alcohol (CH3OH) used as a solvent, fuel, and antifreeze, and in the production of formaldehyde and acetic acid.

Lipid

A broad class of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, and oils, characterized by their insolubility in water but solubility in nonpolar organic solvents.

IR Spectrum

Infrared spectroscopy measures and records the wavelength and intensity of infrared light absorbed by a compound, providing information about molecular vibrations and functional groups.