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The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who has recently been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The patient has an elevated phosphorus level and has been prescribed calcium carbonate to bind the phosphorus. The nurse should teach the patient to take the prescribed phosphorus-binding medication at what time?

When caring for the patient with kidney failure, the nurse teaches the patient to manage his diet by limiting which potassium-rich foods?

Which of the following symptoms in a patient would be most characteristic of macular degeneration?

When assessing a patient with chronic stable angina, which symptom is most characteristic of an angina attack?

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?