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A 65-year-old patient presents with unilateral leg swelling, warmth, and tenderness along the calf. The nurse suspects deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to confirm the presence of a DVT?

A 32-year-old patient reports painless swelling in the neck that has progressively increased over the past 3 weeks. The patient also complains of intermittent fevers, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss. On assessment, multiple enlarged, firm, non-tender lymph nodes are palpated in the cervical region. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for losartan with a patient. The nurse understands that losartan is primarily indicated for which of the following conditions?

A 55-year-old client has been prescribed atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia. During a routine follow-up, the client reports new onset of fatigue, loss of appetite, and right upper abdominal discomfort. Laboratory tests reveal elevated liver enzymes (ALT and AST). What is the nurse’s best action?

A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hypertension is prescribed doxazosin. Which of the following should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?

A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Which of the following findings requires the most immediate intervention?

A nurse is preparing a patient for a bone marrow aspiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?

A nurse is caring for a client who has just started lisinopril for hypertension. Which of the following side effects should the nurse include in the teaching as a common and potentially serious adverse effect?

A nurse is teaching a client with asthma about the correct use of prescribed bronchodilators. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the medication?

A nurse is assessing a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?