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The client with a history of Coronary Artery Disease is brought to the Emergency department by her daughter. The client is diaphoretic and complaining of substernal chest pain radiating to her jaw and “heartburn”. What action does the nurse anticipate taking first?

                 The health care provider has prescribed Beclomethasone metered-dose inhaler (MDI) two puffs every 12 hours for a patient with asthma. After receiving instructions about the use of the inhaler, which patient statement indicates teaching was effective? 

A patient presenting to the emergency department complains of dyspepsia and pain. What assessment findings would make the emergency room nurse suspect the patient may have a gastric ulcer?

A patient arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesis and dysarthria that started 3 hours previously. Health records show a history of several transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Which intervention should the nurse anticipate for this patient?

A 60 year old woman experiencing significant bone resorption during menopause is prescribed Raloxefine (Evista) by the provider.  The nurse should question this order based on which finding in the patient’s medical record?

A patient undergoing external radiation has developed a dry desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. The nurse teaches the patient about management of the skin reaction. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates the teaching was effective?

A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing the complication of Cor Pulmonale. Which assessment finding does the nurse anticipate?

A patient is asking about the differences between Influenza and Rhinovirus symptoms.  The nurse will include which of the following  common clinical manifestations of Influenza?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of moderate asthma and is taking Beclomethasone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient post radical prostatectomy with indwelling catheter.  Which of the following is most appropriate for the nurse to inlcude in this teaching?