The nurse has completed teaching related to dietary management of coronary heart disease (CHD). Effective teaching is indicated by what patient statement?
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2. I will watch my fiber intake so I don't get too much.
3. Well, I'll just have to go buy some of that coconut oil to cook with.
4. Drinking a couple of glasses of milk each day will give me better protein.
Question 2A 52-year-old obese male patient who is admitted with elevated triglycerides and a history of smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for 20 years asks about his risk for coronary artery disease. What information should the nurse provide?
1. He is at risk for coronary artery disease.
2. He is not at risk for coronary artery disease.
3. He has nothing but nonmodifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease.
4. He has nothing but modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Question 3A patient is prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor). For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor this patient?
1. liver enzyme alteration
2. blood glucose and uric acid level alteration
3. renal function alteration
4. sudden back pain and constipation
Question 4The nurse is caring for an adult patient who is admitted with chest pain that began four hours ago. Which test will be most specific in identifying acute heart damage?
1. troponin
2. CK
3. CK-MB
4. cholesterol
Question 5Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major problem in the United States. What information on the medical history would alert the nurse to closely evaluate a patient for CHD?
Select all that apply.
1. diabetes
2. hyperlipidemia
3. positive family history
4. a premenopausal woman
5. hypotension
Question 6The family of a patient who experienced a stroke after percutaneous coronary revascularization asks the nurse what caused the stroke to occur. How should the nurse respond to the family?
1. A stroke could have been caused by clot particles from the procedure.
2. Stroke is usually caused by ruptured plaque inside the coronary artery.
3. Stroke is caused by heart failure.
4. No one knows what causes strokes.
Question 7The nurse is conducting teaching about risk factor management for cardiovascular disease (CVD) at a senior center. What is the most important information for the nurse to include?
1. Stop smoking.
2. Eat in moderation.
3. Exercise when able.
4. Reduce saturated fats in the diet.
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