During the care of a client with acute pericarditis, which clinical signs should a nurse evaluate to confirm improvement? Select all that apply.
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What are the key nursing assessments for a client presenting…
What are the key nursing assessments for a client presenting with suspected myocarditis? Select all that apply. Assess mucous membranes for cyanosis Key assessments for myocarditis include auscultating for irregular heart sounds, checking for signs of heart failure such as jugular vein distention and peripheral edema, and assessing mucous membranes for signs of poor oxygenation.
During a physical assessment of a client with peripheral ar…
During a physical assessment of a client with peripheral arterial disease. Which finding would be most concerning?
A patient is admitted with chest pain and has an ECG showing…
A patient is admitted with chest pain and has an ECG showing ST elevation. What is the priority nursing intervention?
What interventions should a nurse prioritize for a client di…
What interventions should a nurse prioritize for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis? Select all that apply.
A patient with a recent hip fracture is exhibiting acute sho…
A patient with a recent hip fracture is exhibiting acute shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. Which initial action should the nurse take?
In a client with left-sided heart failure, which interventio…
In a client with left-sided heart failure, which intervention is most appropriate to address pulmonary congestion?
What is the most appropriate nursing action for managing sei…
What is the most appropriate nursing action for managing seizures in a client with bacterial meningitis experiencing increased intracranial pressure?
A client with a recent spinal cord injury is at risk for dev…
A client with a recent spinal cord injury is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which preventative measure should the nurse prioritize?
What is the priority intervention for a patient presenting w…
What is the priority intervention for a patient presenting with signs of venous thrombosis based on Virchow’s triad?