The nurse is taking care of a patient with diagnosis of Chf. The HCP has ordered furosemide(Lasix) . what should the nurse do prior to administration of the medication?
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The nurse is auscultating the anterior and posterior lung fi…
The nurse is auscultating the anterior and posterior lung fields of a patient with diagnosis of heart failure. Which objective data should the nurse expect to document?
The nursing instructor is observing a student nurse administ…
The nursing instructor is observing a student nurse administer enoxaprin (Lovenox) subcutaneously to a patient prophylactically to prevent DVT. Which of the following actions by the student nurse would cause the instructor to intervene?
The nurse is assessing a 44 year old male patient and notice…
The nurse is assessing a 44 year old male patient and notices abdominal distention, weight gain of 4 lbs. since yesterday, +3 peripheral edema. The nurse understands these are signs and symptoms of which of the following?
A patient is diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation. For wh…
A patient is diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation. For which emergency intervention should the nurse anticipate preparing?
The nurse is caring for a patient and notes the patient is c…
The nurse is caring for a patient and notes the patient is coughing up pink, frothy sputum. Which action should the nurse take?
The nurse is teaching a patient about coronary artery diseas…
The nurse is teaching a patient about coronary artery disease and explains atherosclerosis. Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient rece…
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient receiving warfarin (Coumadin) and notes the international normalized ratio (INR) is 6.2 Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer ?
The nurse is assessing a patient who is taking digoxin (Lano…
The nurse is assessing a patient who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) for HF. Which finding warrants a phone call to the HCP?
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin). The…
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse assesses the apical pulse for 15 seconds and notes a rate of 54 beats/minute. Which action should the nurse take?