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?
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The nurse’s assessment of an older adult client reveals the…
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 cli…
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 wh…
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 cathe…
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 develop…
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…
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 the…
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 o…
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?
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