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A nurse is evaluating a 69-year-old female with a history of stable angina. During a clinic visit, she states, “Lately, I’ve been getting chest discomfort after doing things that didn’t used to bother me—like folding laundry or walking to the mailbox. The discomfort takes longer to go away now, and once it happened while I was just sitting reading.” Which of the following best reflects the nurse’s interpretation of these findings?

The nurse is collecting a history from a client suspected of having sensorineural hearing loss. Which of the following findings supports the diagnosis and should be reported to the healthcare provider?

Which symptom is commonly associated with peripheral artery disease and is indicative of reduced blood flow?

A female patient has been experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections. What health education should the nurse provide to this patient?  

A nurse receives an order to administer 400mL of 0.9% NaCl over 45 minutes. What rate will the nurse set the IV pump? (Enter a number only and round to the nearest tenth if necessary.) ______

Take a look at the ECG strip below. What cardiac rhythm is most consistent with these findings?

Which is not a characteristic of correctly linked codes?

How is upcoding being monitored by payers?

Routine annual physical examinations are reported using which type of E/M codes?

Which of the following is used with an anesthesia code to indicate a patient’s health status?