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The nurse is caring for four (4) clients. Which one would the nurse see first?

Which clinical manifestation will the nurse assess initially in a client who has experienced a large loss of blood following a motor vehicle accident?

The nurse assessed a client who has just returned to the recovery area after undergoing a coronary arteriography. Which information is of most concern to the nurse?

Which nursing responsibilities are priorities when caring for a client returning from a cardiac catheterization? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing the anatomy of the heart with a teen client. The nurse explains that the left ventricle’s myocardium is thicker than the right ventricle’s myocardium in order to do what?

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?