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The client has a homocysteine level ordered. What aspects of this test should inform the nurse’s care? Select all that apply.

The nurse’s assessment of an older adult client reveals the following data: Lying BP 144/82 mm Hg; sitting BP 121/69 mm Hg; standing BP 98/56 mm Hg. The nurse should consequently identify what nursing diagnosis in the client’s plan of care?

In preparation for cardiac surgery, a client was taught about measures to prevent venous thromboembolism. What statement indicates that the client clearly understood this education?

The nurse has just admitted a client for cardiac surgery. The client tearfully describes feeling afraid of dying while undergoing the surgery. What is the nurse’s best response?

A client with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. When comparing this client’s diagnosis to primary hypertension, the nurse recognizes that secondary hypertension:

The nurse’s assessment of an older adult client reveals the following data: Lying BP 144/82 mm Hg; sitting BP 121/69 mm Hg; standing BP 98/56 mm Hg. The nurse should consequently identify what nursing diagnosis in the client’s plan of care?

The nurse working on a cardiac care unit is caring for a client whose stroke volume has increased. The nurse is aware that afterload influences a client’s stroke volume. The nurse recognizes that afterload is increased when there is what?

The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client who is experiencing an exacerbation of her emphysema symptoms. When preparing to auscultate, what breath sounds should the nurse anticipate?

When hemodynamic monitoring is ordered for a client, a catheter is inserted into the appropriate blood vessel or heart chamber. When assessing a client who has such a device in place, the nurse should check which of the following components? Select all that apply.

A sputum study has been ordered for a client who has developed coarse chest crackles and a fever. At what time should the nurse best collect the sample?