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A client with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. When comparing this client’s diagnosis to primary hypertension, the nurse recognizes that secondary hypertension:

The nurse has just admitted a client for cardiac surgery. The client tearfully describes feeling afraid of dying while undergoing the surgery. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse’s assessment of an older adult client reveals the following data: Lying BP 144/82 mm Hg; sitting BP 121/69 mm Hg; standing BP 98/56 mm Hg. The nurse should consequently identify what nursing diagnosis in the client’s plan of care?

The nurse working on a cardiac care unit is caring for a client whose stroke volume has increased. The nurse is aware that afterload influences a client’s stroke volume. The nurse recognizes that afterload is increased when there is what?

The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client who is experiencing an exacerbation of her emphysema symptoms. When preparing to auscultate, what breath sounds should the nurse anticipate?

When hemodynamic monitoring is ordered for a client, a catheter is inserted into the appropriate blood vessel or heart chamber. When assessing a client who has such a device in place, the nurse should check which of the following components? Select all that apply.

A sputum study has been ordered for a client who has developed coarse chest crackles and a fever. At what time should the nurse best collect the sample?

A client comes to the walk-in clinic with complaints of pain in his foot following stepping on a roofing nail 4 days ago. The client has a visible red streak running up his foot and ankle. What health problem should the nurse suspect?

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy for pneumonia. How should the nurse best assess whether the client is hypoxemic? By monitoring the client’s:

During an adult client’s last two office visits, the nurse obtained BP readings of 122/84 mm Hg and 130/88 mm Hg, respectively. How would this client’s BP be categorized?