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An adult male client with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. Which lab result would support this finding?

The nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of right-sided heart failure. Which of the following symptoms is not expected?

A client is scheduled for a routine glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test. What is important for the nurse to tell the client before the test?

A client has been admitted to the hospital for urinary tract infection due to dehydration. The nurse determines that the client has received adequate volume replacement if the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is reported at which value?

The nurse receives a change-of-shift report on the following clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which client should the nurse assess first?

A client with recurring pyrosis receives a new prescription for pantoprazole. In teaching the client about this medication, the nurse explains that this drug does which of the following?

The client with Raynaud’s disease complains of cold and numbness in her fingers. The nurse assesses the client for effects of vasoconstriction. Which of the following is an early sign of vasoconstriction?

The order reads: “Give Vancomycin, 1250mg in 250mL Normal Saline, IVPB, every 12 hours. Infuse over 90 minutes.” The nurse will set the infusion pump to what setting for mL/hour? _______

The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed client about chronic stable angina.  Which intervention should be included to help the client prevent future attacks?

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