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A client is experiencing sinus bradycardia with hypotension and dizziness. What medication does the nurse administer?

A health care provider prescribed 10 mg of morphine immediately and then every 4 hours for a client who had a myocardial infarction. What clinical response will be reduced if the client experiences the intended therapeutic effect of morphine?

The nurse is caring for a client who has had a recent myocardial infarction involving the left ventricle. Which assessment finding is expected?

Which clinical manifestation in a client with possible stroke alerts the nurse to the possibility of aspiration?

A client is admitted to the cardiac care unit with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction. The client asks the nurse, “What is causing the pain I am having?” The most appropriate response by the nurse is, “The pain is the result of:

A nurse assesses several clients who have a history of respiratory disorders. Which client would the nurse assess first?

The intensive care nurse is educating the spouse of a client who is being treated for shock. The spouse states, “The doctor said she has shock. What is that?” What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse assesses a client who is 6 hours post surgery for a nasal fracture and has nasal packing in place. What actions would the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is teaching a community group about the long-term effects of untreated sleep apnea. What information does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for four clients. Which one would the nurse see first?