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A patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is at risk for ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Which interventions should the nurse implement for this patient. Select all that apply.

A client reports having crushing chest pain. The electrocardiogram (EKG) shows ST elevations indicating an anterior myocardial infarction. The client takes captopril (Capoten) twice a day and nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid) sublingual as needed (PRN). The nurse reviews the client’s vital signs and blood tests to report to the health care provider. Which information indicates the client has absolute contraindications for receiving fibrinolytic therapy? Select all that apply.

A client in the cardiac care unit (CCU) exhibits a tall, narrow, and peaked T wave on electrocardiogram (ECG). The nurse recognizes that this is most likely an early sign of which?

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________________ is the storage form of iron and should be monitored in CKD patients.

A patient experiencing Crohn’s disease in the ileum is at a greater risk for…

During bouts of diverticulitis, which of these dietary interventions should be followed?

Why can phosphate binders not be taken in endless quantities?

Which of the following is a CKD complication?