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During a client’s angiography, a blockage of a coronary artery is found and a PCI is performed. To prevent complications related to the contrast (dye) used in the procedure, it is most important for the nurse to

The rehabilitation nurse caring for the client with an L1 SCI is developing the nursing care plan.  Which intervention should the nurse implement? 

What data collected by the nurse caring for a client who has developed cardiogenic shock indicate the client may developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? 

An early effect that shock has on the body is

A client presents complaining of difficulty breathing and generalized weakness after having suffered chest pain for approximately 1 hour the previous night. Assessment data: Skin Pale, diaphoretic Breath Sounds equal, crackles throughout Perfusion Capillary beds dusky, jugular venous distention present, B/P 98/50 Pulse 118, thready Respirations 26, labored Temperature 98.6F Which condition is the patient suspected of suffering?

The nurse is caring for a client who is a day 1 post-op thoracotomy.  When assessing the chest tube for proper functioning, the nurse should be concerned if there is constant bubbling in which of the following areas?      

A client has a long history of COPD and is admitted to the hospital with cor pulmonale. The client states, ”  The doctor told me that my heart is failing”.  “Did I have a heart attack?” The nurse explains to the client that

The client is NPO and is receiving central parenteral nutrition (PN) via a subclavian catheter.  Which precautions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply).

Following a craniotomy, a client has been admitted to the Neurological Intensive Care Unit. The nurse has established a goal to maintain intracranial pressure (ICP) within the normal range. Which interventions should the RN include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply).

As the triage nurse in a busy Emergency Department, the following four clients walk in the door at the same time. Which client should be seen first?