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A 56-year-old male with a history of uncontrolled hypertension presents to the emergency department complaining of sudden, severe chest pain that he describes as “tearing” and radiating to his back. He is diaphoretic and anxious, stating, “It feels like something is ripping inside me.” Vital signs show blood pressure of 200/110 mmHg in the right arm and 160/95 mmHg in the left arm, heart rate 110 bpm, and respiratory rate 24 breaths/min. The EKG shows normal sinus rhythm without ST-segment elevation or changes, and initial troponin levels are within normal limits. Based on this data, which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is providing care to a client who has a history of asthma. The client presents with influenza symptoms that started the previous day. The provider orders an influenza test and prescribes an oral antiviral with instructions to begin the treatment as soon as possible. The client asks the nurse whether they can take the antiviral before the lab results are back. Which of the following responses by thwdwe nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is providing teaching about dietary recommendations to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include as a food that enhances iron absorption when consumed with nonheme iron?

What is the primary adverse side effect of propofol if given too rapidly IV?

Blood in urine

An antiviral medication commonly used to treat Herpes virus in cats

Which of the following does NOT easily pass the Glomerular filtration membrane?  

What hormone signals for the release of Luteinizing hormone?

Which form of exercise is not recommended for people with cystic fibrosis if their FEV1 drops below 50% of the predicted value?

When working with children, adolescents, and adults with cystic fibrosis, which precaution is critical for infection control and lung health?