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A client is complaining of her heart racing. The nurse evaluates the following rhythm on the monitor. What action should the nurse anticipate doing?

A student nurse is reviewing congestive heart failure and recognizes which of the following is an indication of left ventricular failure? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A Patient diagnosed with benign hyperplasia (BPH) and is exhibiting indications of acute renal injury (AKI). Which of the following types of acute kidney injury is benign hyperplasia?

A client is admitted to the emergency department after reporting acute chest pain radiating down the left arm. The client appears anxious, dyspneic, and diaphoretic. Which laboratory studies would the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is attempting to determine the ventricular rate and rhythm of a patient’s telemetry strip. What should the nurse examine to determine this part of the analysis?

What is the primary purpose for adding positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to a ventilator setting in a patient with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

A client suffers acute respiratory distress syndrome as a consequence of shock. The client’s condition deteriorates rapidly, and endotracheal (ET) intubation and mechanical ventilation are initiated. When the high-pressure alarm on the mechanical ventilator sounds, the nurse starts to check for the cause. Which condition triggers the high-pressure alarm?

Lewin’s Change theory involves three key elements. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What is a characteristic of this condition?

A client is in the emergency room is exhibiting signs of acute renal injury. Which of the following lab results would you likely have for this patient?