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The multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), client complains of pain in the distal digits and in the abdomen.  You notice she has multiple petechiae on her skin and that her urine is positive for occult blood.  Select the possible phenomena that might be occurring from the list below:

A nurse is administering rivaroxaban to a client with atrial fibrillation.  Which of the following statements by the client indicates teaching was effective?

A fifty-year-old client is admitted for diagnostic studies for a possible abdominal aortic aneurysm.  Which of these symptoms, if present, should be reported to the primary care provider immediately?

A medical nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. The patient’s medication administration record includes the administration of regular insulin three times daily. Knowing that the patient’s lunch tray will arrive at 11:45, when should the nurse administer the patient’s insulin?

Which developmental task according to Erikson should the nurse assist older adult patients to achieve? 

Which instruction should a nurse give to a client with diabetes mellitus when teaching about “sick day rules”?

While bathing the client in congestive heart failure, the nurse notes increased exertional dyspnea, cyanosis, and production of respiratory secretions.  Which initial intervention by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with cardiogenic shock who is bradycardic and hypotensive. The healthcare provider has ordered an infusion of milrinone. The nurse understands the medication will result in which physiological action? 

A client comes in to the emergency department complaining of chest pain. Which of the following orders are expected and which would the nurse clarify with the provider? 1.    Perform EKG2.    Administer oxygen via nasal cannula3.    Administer morphine 2 mg IV4.    Administer nitroglycerin 1 sublingual tablet5.    Administer aspirin 324 mg PO6.    Activity bathroom privileges with assistance

An emergency department nurse has the following clients arrive and require triage. Based on ESI, which patient should be assigned an acuity level of 2 and be seen immediately?