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Upon auscultating the chest of a 75-year-old patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction (MI), the nurse hears an S3 and lung crackles. Because of these findings, the nurse should assess for what other condition?

The nurse is assessing a patient’s vital signs. What should the nurse include in this assessment?

Blood tests are ordered for a patient with suspected heart failure. Which test result should the nurse review to support this diagnosis?

A patient diagnosed with cancer tells the nurse that he does not want to experience anymore pain. What should the nurse do to help this patient?

A patient is receiving a narcotic for severe acute pain. What should the nurse encourage the patient to consume in greater quantities due to the pain medication?

A patient is being treated for chronic pain. What should the nurse keep in mind when assessing this patient’s level of pain?

A patient is being started on enalapril (Vasotec). Which common adverse effect should the nurse review with the patient?

A postoperative patient is diagnosed with fluid volume overload. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?

A patient’s blood gases show a pH of 7.53 and bicarbonate level of 36 mEq/L. The nurse realizes that the patient is demonstrating which acid-base disorder?

A patient with an inflammatory response is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The nurse understands the patient was prescribed this medication for which reason?