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A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a patient with a history of IV drug abuse who presented with fever, chills, heart murmur, and painful raised lesions on their finger tips. What condition does the nurse suspect as the cause of these symptoms?

What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with expressive aphasia?

A patient with hypovolemic shock shows delayed capillary refill, cool clammy skin, and their MAP is 55 mmHg. What should the nurse prioritize?

The nurse is obtaining a history in the ED on someone with an ischemic stroke. Symptom onset was 2 hours ago. Prior to administering alteplase the nurse would screen for contraindications. All of the following are contraindications for alteplase therapy except: 

A patient reports chest pain at rest. The EKG shows ST depression. What is the best way to describe this patient’s chest pain?

A 58-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease and prior myocardial infarction collapses in the hospital hallway. A rapid response is initiated, and the following data is noted: Assessment Findings: The patient is unresponsive. No palpable pulse. Cardiac monitor shows ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). Respirations: None. Oxygen Saturation: Not measurable. Which interventions should the nurse implement immediately to manage this patient’s condition? Select all that apply.

A patient with increased ICP develops fixed, dilated pupils. What should the nurse do immediately?

The nurse is providing education to a female patient with diabetes and high risk for heart attack. The nurse would include all of the following as signs of heart attack when providing education except: 

The nursing is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which perscribed order is meant for the management of this condition? 

A 62-year-old male arrives at the emergency department with severe chest pain that radiates to his left arm and jaw. He reports the pain began 30 minutes ago. He is diaphoretic and anxious. His medical history includes hypertension and smoking. Vital Signs BP: 150/92 mmHg HR: 98 bpm RR: 24 breaths per minute O2 Saturation: 90% on room air 12-Lead EKG: ST elevation noted on multiple leads Which of the following actions should the nurse perform immediately to manage this patient’s condition? Select all that apply.