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A patient with a history of heart failure and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) presents with 4+ pitting edema, non-healing lower extremity ulcers, diminished peripheral pulses (1+/4+), and an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.3. The patient also reports leg cramping and pain after walking short distances that improves with rest.For each nursing intervention below, indicate whether it is:Indicated – Appropriate and beneficial for this patient’s conditionContraindicated – Should be avoided due to potential harmUnrelated – Not directly relevant to the current condition

One approach to help prevent the body from developing tolerance to transdermal nitrates is to [BLANK-1].

A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the right calf. Which assessment finding requires the nurse to immediately notify the healthcare provider?

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) notifies the primary nurse that the patient diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) is having chest pain. Which action should the nurse take first?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding women and coronary artery disease (CAD)?

A patient has a bacterial infection in the left lower leg. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the patient’s care plan?

Which of the following is an example of using flow-related techniques to increase CNR?

A provider orders an IV solution of 750 mL to infuse over 16 hours. What rate will you set the pump to? (Round to the whole number)

The patient chart reveals that a patient has decreased oral intake, decreased oxygen saturation when ambulating, reports of shortness of breath when getting out of bed, and a productive cough. Which elements will the nurse identify as defining characteristics for the diagnostic label of Activity intolerance?

After assessing the client, the nurse formulates the following diagnoses. Place them in order of priority, with the most important (classified as high) listed first. 1. Constipation 2. Anticipated grieving 3. Ineffective airway clearance 4. Ineffective tissue perfusion.