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A client, being treated in the hospital for a femoral fracture, is scheduled to receive a daily dose of metoprolol that was prescribed 3 years ago. Prior to administering this drug, the nurse should assess and document which client data? Select all that apply.

A client is prescribed digoxin for treatment of heart failure. The nurse should provide education on which possible signs and symptoms of toxicity? Select all that apply.

A client with angina is prescribed metoprolol. Following absorption of the drug, the nurse should monitor the client for what desired effect?

A nurse is monitoring a client who takes aspirin daily. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as adverseeffects of aspirin? ( Select all that apply.)

A client with a history of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is started on Heparin IV drip. The nurse should anticipate the administration of which medication in the event of heparin toxicity?

The order is to administer 7,500 units of heparin IV push every 6 hours. Available heparin 5000 units per milliliter. How many milliliters will the nurse draw up from the vial?

A client is treated with alteplase for an ischemic stroke . The nurse understands alteplase works best if given within _______  hours of the onset of stroke manifestations.

A client, diagnosed with erectile dysfunction, is taking nitroglycerin for chest pain. What is the best explanation for why a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDES5) inhibitor such as sildenafil (Viagra) would be contraindicated?

Under which client right’s regulation is it required for the nurse to inquire about an advance directive?

Which patient below with increased intracranial pressure is experiencing Cushing’s Triad? A patient with the following: