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Nclexpn Flashcards: Recognition Of Potential Complications

Study Recognition Of Potential Complications in Nclexpn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What complication should be suspected with chest pain unrelieved by rest and diaphoresis?

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ANSWER

Acute coronary syndrome (myocardial infarction). Persistent chest pain with sympathetic activation like sweating suggests myocardial ischemia or infarction requiring urgent evaluation.

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A 30-year-old postpartum client is receiving oxytocin and lactated Ringer's solution through a peripheral intravenous catheter. The client states the arm feels tight; the site appears cool and pale with swelling, and the infusion is slow. Vital signs: T 98.4°F (36.9°C), HR 88/min, BP 118/72 mm Hg, RR 16/min, SpO2 99% on room air; sodium 139 mEq/L (normal 135–145). Which finding indicates a potential complication?
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