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 A patient is admitted with this EKG strip. The patient is anxious, with a blood pressure of 110/70. What is the nurse’s initial action? 

Which of the following is the primary goal of initial management in a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome? 

A client with status asthmaticus is being treated in the emergency department. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering first? 

The nurse is evaluating a client with suspected peripheral arterial disease. Which finding would help the nurse prioritize a change in the plan of care?

A nurse’s patient was admitted with this EKG.   The patient is prescribed an antiarrhythmic medication. What teaching should the nurse provide to the patient? 

Based on this interpretation, what phase of burn care management is this patient currently in?     What other laboratory findings would the nurse expect to see in this phase of burn care management?   

A client with head and neck cancer is receiving radiation therapy and reports difficulty swallowing. What is the priority nursing intervention?  

A nurse is caring for a client post-laryngectomy due to head and neck cancer. What is the most important safety measure to implement when caring for this client? 

A client with tuberculosis (TB) is prescribed isoniazid. What additional measure should the nurse recommend to prevent side effects associated with this medication? 

A client with a facial fracture is receiving oxygen via a non-rebreather mask. Which assessment finding requires the nurse to take immediate action?