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Location: Ovary. Identify the structure indicated by the pinpoint.   

The nurse is preparing to administer an ACE inhibitor to a patient who has hypertension. The patient started the ACE inhibitor the day prior. The nurse notes peripheral edema and swelling of the patient’s lips. The patient has a blood pressure of 160/80 mm Hg and a heart rate of 76 beats per minute. What is the nurse’s next action?

A patient has HF and has been taking digoxin for 9 years. The patient is admitted with signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. Which signs and symptoms are associated with digoxin toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

A patient has begun taking spironolactone in addition to a thiazide diuretic. With the addition of the spironolactone, the nurse will counsel this patient to do which of the following?

A patient was administered regular insulin 45 minutes ago, but has not yet received a breakfast tray. The patient is experiencing nervousness and tremors. What is the nurse’s first action?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has increasing dyspnea and is being evaluated for HF. Which test will be ordered to help differentiate between dyspnea due to lung dysfunction and dyspnea due to HF?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who has symptoms characteristic of pyelonephritis. Before administering the first dose of the intravenous antibiotic, the nurse will ensure that which action is performed?

During antibiotic drug therapy for pneumonia, a female patient develops a vaginal superinfection. The nurse explains that this infection is caused by

A hospitalized client with coronary artery disease complains of substernal chest pain. After checking the client’s heart rate and blood pressure, the nurse administers nitroglycerin, 0.4 mg, sublingually. After 5 minutes, the client state, “My chest still hurts.” Which appropriate actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply

A patient will be discharged on beta blockers. Which skill is essential for the nurse to teach the patient’s family?