14. A 50-year-old obese male with hypertension and coronary artery disease visits a nutritionist for food counseling. He has an elevated level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and a low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Which of the following shouldthe nurse advise him to avoid?
15. Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for high-output failure in a patient?
16. A 28-year-old female presents with severe chest pain and shortness of breath. She is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, which most likely originated from the:
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17. A 65-year-old female presents to the emergency department reporting difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. A CT scan would most likely reveal an aneurysm in the:
18. A 59-year-old female is diagnosed with left ventricle failure. If a decrease in kidney perfusion occurs, the nurse knows this would ultimately cause:
19. A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with chronic pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonaryvascular resistance. Which of the following heart failures should the nurse asses for in this patient?
20. An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension. Her body’s compensatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?


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- Fall '17
- keisha lovence
- Pulmonary Hypertension , Advanced Pathophysiology Herzing