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A nurse reviews a client's laboratory results. Which findings would alert the nurse to the possibility of atherosclerosis? (Select all that apply.)

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: 160 mg/dL (4.1 mmol/L)

Total cholesterol: 280 mg/dL (7.3 mmol/L)

Serum albumin: 4 g/dL (5.8 mcmol/L)

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol: 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L)

Triglycerides: 200 mg/dL (2.3 mmol/L)

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,E

A. LDL of 160 mg/dL is elevated, which is a risk factor for atherosclerosis.

B. Total cholesterol of 280 mg/dL is above the recommended level, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis.

C. Serum albumin is within the normal range and does not indicate atherosclerosis risk.

D. HDL cholesterol at 50 mg/dL is considered within a normal protective range and is not indicative of atherosclerosis risk.

E. Triglycerides of 200 mg/dL are also elevated, contributing to the risk for atherosclerosis.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Nuclear medicine scan is less commonly used for diagnosing gastric pain and dyspepsia.

B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not the first choice for gastrointestinal issues.

C. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract, making it the most accurate diagnostic tool.

D. Abdominal arteriogram is typically used for vascular issues, not for diagnosing dyspepsia or gastric pain.

A. Potassium chloride B. Vitamin E C. Protamine sulfate D. Vitamin K

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Potassium chloride is used to treat hypokalemia, not as a warfarin antidote.

B. Vitamin E does not counteract warfarin’s effects and may increase bleeding risk.

C. Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin, not warfarin.

D. Vitamin K is the appropriate antidote for excessive warfarin, as it promotes the synthesis of clotting factors inhibited by warfarin.

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A nurse reviews a client's laboratory results. Which findings would alert the nurse to the possibility of atherosclerosis? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse is caring for a client who has frequent gastric pain and dyspepsia. Which procedure would the nurse expect the health care provider to order to make an accurate diagnosis?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A client who has been anticoagulated with warfarin (Coumadin) has been admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding. The history and physical examination indicates that the client may have been taken too much warfarin. The nurse anticipates that client will receive which antidote?

Correct Answer is D

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