A patient is scheduled for an angiogram. The nurse should explain to the patient that the angiogram will confirm the diagnosis of occlusive arterial disease by

Which of the following explains the influence of aging on the development of peripheral vascular disease?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a venous thrombosis of the left lower extremity. To prevent further tissue damage, it is important for the nurse to observe for which of the following?

The nurse is taking a health history of a new patient. The patient reports experiencing pain in his left lower leg and foot when walking. This pain is relieved with rest. The nurse notes that the left lower leg is slightly edematous and is hairless. When planning this patient's subsequent care, the nurse should most likely address what health problem?

A client is admitted to the emergency room with suspected acute anterior myocardial (left ventricular) infarction. The client is severely short of breath and presents with a new systolic murmur. Based on this assessment finding, which complication of MI would the nurse suspect?

A client with coronary artery disease (CAD), is prescribed a beta blocker to manage their disease.  The nurse explains to the client that the primary purpose of using beta-adrenergic blockers in the management of CAD is to

A client in the emergency department complains of squeezing substernal pain that radiates to the left shoulder and jaw. He also complains of nausea, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do?

The healthcare provider prescribes a beta blocker for a client who has had a myocardial infarction. The nurse should hold the medication and discuss the order with the healthcare provider if the client has

 Nadolol (Corgard) is prescribed for a patient with chronic stable angina and left ventricular dysfunction. To determine whether the drug is effective, the nurse will monitor for

A client who has recently started taking rosuvastatin (Crestor) and niacin (vitamin B3) reports all the following symptoms to the nurse. Which is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

Amlodipine is prescribed for a client with newly diagnosed Prinzmetal's (variant) angina. When teaching the client, the nurse will include the information that amlodipine will

The nurse providing care for a patient post PTCA knows to monitor the patient closely. For what complications should the nurse monitor the patient? Select all that apply.

A client had a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What medication will the nurse administer to prevent thrombus formation in the stent?

The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who had recovered uneventfully from a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The most important instruction that the nurse should include in the instructions is

The patient is returning from a cardiac catheterization. The femoral artery approach was used for the procedure. The patient sneezes upon return. The nurse's priority intervention is to

A nurse assesses a client who has just returned to a telemetry unit after having a coronary angiogram using the left femoral artery approach. The client's baseline blood pressure (BP) during the procedure was 132/74 mm Hg and the cardiac rhythm was a normal sinus throughout. Which assessment finding should indicate to the nurse that the client may be experiencing a complication?

The nurse asks a client who is about to have a cardiac catheterization about any allergies. The client states, "I always get a rash when I eat shellfish." Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

A patient is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should do which pre-procedure tasks? (Select all that apply)

Which cardiac lab is an accurate/best indicator of myocardial injury?