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An LPN is assisting with the care of a client in the emergency department who reports severe radiating chest pain, shortness of breath and SP02 87%. The client appears restless, frightened, and cyanotic. The provider has reviewed the EKG and prescribed the following interventions: Oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L/min stat Chewable aspirin 81 mg (4 tablets) chewed stat Cardiac enzyme levels IV fluids Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

The nurse is reading a first step tuberculin Mantoux test on a 75 year old client at their annual physical appointment with their Primary Care Provider.  The nurse measures 15 mm of induration. The most appropriate response by the nurse is? 

A client visits the clinic for a follow-up on their diagnosed heart failure. While conducting the assessment, the nurse learns that the client experiences difficulty accessing transportation to medical appointments and has unreliable access to medications. Which social determinant of health is most relevant to this client’s situation?

The LPN is assisting the RN who is teaching a class about coronary artery disease and explains atherosclerosis. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is preparing to administer the 8 am dose of Prednislone via a G-tube for a patient with pneumonia from a bottle of oral solution containing 15mg/5ml.  The order is to give Prednislone 7.5 mg four times per day via G-tube. How much medication should the nurse pour?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for an exercise ECG stress test. Which of the following comments should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further instructions?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find specific to an MI? (Select all that apply.)

An LPN is caring for four clients in a medical-surgical unit. Each client has a respiratory condition requiring assessment. Which client should the LPN see first?

A patient is diagnosed with left-sided systolic dysfunction heart failure. Which of the following are expected findings with this condition?

The nurse recognizes that the most common symptom of primary hypertension is?