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The nurse assesses a patient’s oral cavity and makes the discovery shown in the photo below:What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What nursing assessment indicates that a priority outcome has been met?

A nurse assesses a patient with pericarditis. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to find?

After administering newly prescribed captopril (Capoten) to a patient with heart failure, the nurse implements interventions to decrease complications. Which priority intervention would the nurse implement for this patient?

A nurse in a hematology clinic is working with four patients who have polycythemia vera. Which patient should the nurse see first?

A patient had an inferior wall myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse notes the patient’s cardiac rhythm as shown below:What action by the nurse is most important?

The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit who suddenly becomes unresponsive and has no pulse. The cardiac monitor shows the rhythm below:After calling for assistance and a defibrillator, what action would the nurse take next?

A patient has an intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring line. The nurse notes bright red blood on the patient’s sheets. What action would the nurse perform first?

A 10-year-old male is prescribed Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) for treatment of enuresis.  Which of the following may indicate the need for a change in the dose or a change in the medication?

The provider orders: Cefotaxime (Claforan) 200 mg IV every 12 hours.   The pediatric recommended dosage is 50 – 200 mg/kg per24hrs to be given every 12 hours.  The child weighs 14.6 kg.  a.) Figure the safe dose range for 24 hours and every 12 hours b.) Is the provider’s order in the safe range?