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The nurse teaches the client with angina about the common side effects of nitroglycerin. The most significant is:

A client has cancer that has metastasized to her bones. She is complaining of increased thirst, polyuria, and decreased muscle tone in the legs. Her lab values are: Na 139 mEq/L, K 4.0 mEq/L, Cl 103 mEq/L, and Ca 12.5 mg/dL. What electrolyte imbalance is present?

The nurse is preparing a client to be discharged after a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following statements by the client shows an understanding of the nurse’s teaching?

As discussed in the video featuring Professor McClain, what is one of the ways people can overcome the negative stereotypes applied to their group and make sure their performance is not hindered by stereotype threat?

A journalist complains of numbness, burning, and tingling of fingers in her dominant hand inhibiting her ability to work. The primary nursing diagnosis is activity intolerance. Which of the following ergonomic related problems will the nurse suspect?

A symptom that the nurse can expect to assess with right-sided heart failure may include which of the following?

The nurse is teaching a 45-year-old client with elevated cholesterol about the importance of exercise in cardiovascular health.   The nurse know that exercise:

A client is experiencing pulmonary edema as an exacerbation of chronic left-sided heart failure. The nurse should assess the client for what manifestation?

A client with a right leg deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed Lovenox 1mg/kg subcutaneously and warfarin sodium (Coumadin) by mouth every day. The patient weighs 70 kilograms. The dose on hand in a syringe is labeled 125 mg/mL. How many milliliters do you give the client? Round to the nearest tenth place. _______

In assessing the client with exogenous osteomyelitis who has a history of diabetes and vascular disease, the nurse would anticipate which of the following findings?