Mr. Tangan, 62 years old, is admitted at the Philippine Heart Center with a working diagnosis of cardiomyopathies.
56. As his nurse, your role upon admission is to assess his condition. Which of these is not expected to be observed/seen during your assessment?
A. Peripheral edema
B. Bradycardia
C. Chest pain
D. Fatigue
57. Which of these is not a nursing diagnosis for cardiomyopathies?
A. Increased cardiac reserve due to alterations in cardiac structure and function
B. Anxiety due to the prognosis of the ailment
C. Coping deficit due to uncertain nature of the ailment
D. Anxiety due to altered lifestyle
58. His doctor ordered Digoxin OD. Which of these is not a toxic effect of this drug?
A. Nausea and vomiting
B. Anorexia
C. Diarrhea
D. Polyphagia
59. There are evidences of restored and maintained hemodynamic stability. One of the emphasis of your health teaching to his discharge is to abstain from?
A. Salt
B. Activity
C. Pork
D. Alcohol
60. Giving Digoxin is withheld if:
A. Cardiac rate is below 60 per minute
B. BP is below 120/80
C. Temperature is 37.5 degrees C and above
D. Respiration is below 18 per minute
