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When reviewing a patient's four-week diet history, a cardiac/vascular nurse identifies a pattern of high calorie intake on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. The patient states that the patient's spouse recently started taking a night class on those evenings at a local university. The patient's diet history indicates: a disabling family coping behavior. a lack of dietary instruction. a need for cooking classes. an individual coping behavior. A patient who underwent a percutaneous, transluminal coronary angioplasty four weeks ago has a subsequent ejection fraction of 30%. The patient returns for a follow-up visit. Examination reveals lungs that are clear to auscultation and slight pedal edema. The patient's medications are digoxin (Lanoxin), furosemide (Lasix), enalapril maleate (Vasotec), and aspirin. The patient reports a 5-lb (2.27-kg) weight gain over the past two days. The cardiac/vascular nurse's initial action is to: document the weight and reassess the patient at the next session. inquire about the patient's medication compliance. notify the patient's physician. review the patient's most recent nuclear scan.

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5. ANS: D. An individual coping behavior.

Explanation: According to the given question in the patient nurse identifies a pattern of high calorie intake on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. It is a clear example of an individual coping behavior.

6. ANS: B. Inquire about the patient's medication compliance.

Explanation: According to the given question the patient who underwent a percutaneous, transluminal coronary angioplasty four weeks ago, so Inquire about the patient's medication compliance is an good option for question.

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