Blog

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).  What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess?

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a patient with liver dysfunction who has low serum levels of fibrinogen and a prolonged prothrombin time (PT).  Based on these findings, which three actions will the nurse include in the plan of care to promote patient safety? (Select All That Apply.)

Which symptom should the nurse teach the client with unstable angina to report immediately to the health care provider (HCP)?

The client with coronary artery disease asks the nurse, “Why do I get chest pain?”.  Which statement would be the most appropriate response by the nurse in order for the client to have a clear understanding of why the chest pain happens?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a client who has been taught ways to decrease blood pressure. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?

The client is receiving an aminophylline infusion at 18 ml/hour. The amionphylline infusion label states there is 1g/250 ml. How many mg/hr of aminophylline is the client receiving?

A nurse is caring for a patient admitted for HELLP syndrome. Which is a potential complication would the nurse know to assess for?

A 62 year old woman smokes a pack of cigarettes per day and has a BP 138/88 mm Hg.  She has no symptoms of CAD, but a recent LDL level was 154 mg/dL (3.98 mmol/L). Based on these findings, the nurse would expect a treatment plan would be initiated by PCP. Which treatment would be used first for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is in sickle cell crisis.  What action by the nurse takes priority?

After obtaining client histories, which client does the nurse identify as having the highest risk for CAD?