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The client diagnosed with a cold is taking diphenhydramine (Benedryl). Which statement indicates to the nurse the client needs additional teaching concerning this medication?

A nurse is giving a presentation at a community center about chronic bronchitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include as effective for preventing this disorder? 

A client goes into shock as a result of a leaking aortic aneurysm. What assessment findings are recorded in the electronic health record?

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During the cardiac focused interview, the client tells the nurse he has smoked for 30 years. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a 63 year old female with history of hypertension and complaints of shortness of breath.  Day 1: Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout, Weight 80kg(176 LB), Urine output 480ml/8 hours. Vital Signs: Temp-99.7, BP 108/50, Pulse 98, Resp rate-20, O2Sat 95% Room Air. Day 4: Breath sounds scattered, crackles heard bilaterally. Apical heart rate rapid and irregular. Audible s3 Gallop. Weight 82.1kg(181 LB). Urine output 320ml/8 hours. Vital Signs: Temp-98.2, BP 138/80,  Pulse 112, Resp rate-28, O2Sat 88% Room Air.  Provider Prescription: Lopressor 25mg PO Daily Lasix 20mg PO BID Potassium 10MEQ BID The nurse is reviewing the clients health history and assessment data. Which of the findings should the nurse address first?

Which is the best teaching goal for the client with left or right sided heart failure?

The nurse is caring for a 63 year old female with history of hypertension and complaints of shortness of breath.  Day 1: Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout, Weight 80kg(176 LB), Urine output 480ml/8 hours. Vital Signs: Temp-99.7, BP 108/50, Pulse 98, Resp rate-20, O2Sat 95% Room Air. Day 4: Breath sounds scattered, crackles heard bilaterally. Apical heart rate rapid and irregular. Audible s3 Gallop. Weight 82.1kg(181 LB). Urine output 320ml/8 hours. Vital Signs: Temp-98.2, BP 138/80,  Pulse 112, Resp rate-28, O2Sat 88% Room Air.  Provider Prescription: Lopressor 25mg PO Daily Lasix 20mg PO BID Potassium 10MEQ BID Out of each assessment finding, please select the findings that indicate the client’s status has improved. Please Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with mitral stenosis and new onset atrial-fibrillation.  Which interventions will the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply

A client is on a 1500 ml fluid restriction and 2 gm sodium diet due to a diagnosis of Heart Failure.  The nurse enters a client’s room and finds her in the bathroom drinking water from the sink.  What is the best nursing action?