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Based on our class discussions and your readings, briefly discuss the following 2 questions under each item (Hint discussed in class), A one sentance answer will not receive full credit and you must be specific in each response. 1) What is this course about and what topics are covered?     2) How do the topics relate to the real world?

A nurse is obtaining a complete set of vital signs for a stable client. To ensure accuracy and minimize interference between measurements, which sequence should the nurse follow?

A nurse is reviewing a client’s echocardiogram report that states: “Mitral valve regurgitation present.” Which description best explains this finding?

Which of the following examples represents continuing health care? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a 64-year-old client admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. The client has been stable on room air for the past 12 hours. Current Assessment (0800) Temperature: 37.4°C (99.3°F) Heart rate: 102/min (previously 82/min) Respiratory rate: 20/min Blood pressure: 128/76 mmHg Oxygen saturation: 95% on room air Lung sounds: Crackles in the right lower lobe Skin: Warm, slightly pale Behavior: Restless, mildly anxious, reports “I can’t focus.” Capillary refill: 3 seconds Which condition should the nurse prioritize? 

Which skin pigment is responsible for brown and black coloration?

A nurse is caring for a 64-year-old client admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. The client has been stable on room air for the past 12 hours. Current Assessment (0800) Temperature: 37.4°C (99.3°F) Heart rate: 102/min (previously 82/min) Respiratory rate: 20/min Blood pressure: 128/76 mmHg Oxygen saturation: 95% on room air Lung sounds: Crackles in the right lower lobe Skin: Warm, slightly pale Behavior: Restless, mildly anxious, reports “I can’t focus.” Capillary refill: 3 seconds Which nursing actions are most appropriate immediately? Select all that apply (SATA)

Match each client scenario with the appropriate nursing interpretation or action. 

Which of the following best traces the path of an olfactory impulse from the receptor to the brain?

A client is admitted to the emergency department with acute chest pain and is diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. The care provided in the emergency department is considered which level of health care?