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A patient who is recovering from a STEMI 3 months prior is in the clinic for a follow-up evaluation. The patient is taking 81 mg of aspirin, a beta blocker, and an ACE inhibitor daily and uses nitroglycerine as needed for angina. The patient’s BMI is 24.5 kg/m2, and serum LDL is 150 mg/dL. The patient has a blood pressure of 135/80 mm Hg. What will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?

The nurse is preparing a frightened two-year-old for a lumbar puncture. For this procedure, the nurse should place the child in which position?

Promoting care for the patient with Parkison’s disease should include interventions and education to address which of the following problems often encountered in the home? Select all that apply.

A nurse is providing education about tetracycline. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the administration of this medication?

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about dofetilide [Tikosyn] to treat dysrhythmias. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is discussing methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student correctly identifies the basis for MRSA resistance?

A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is admitted to the hospital for initiation of treatment with amiodarone [Cordarone] for atrial fibrillation that has been refractory to other medications. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A client has orders for lisinopril 20mg to manage his hypertension. During the morning assessment, the nurse notes that the client’s vitals are as follows: BP 90/53, HR 105, RR 18, T 97.8, O2 99% on room air. What would be the most appropriate action from the nurse?

The nurse educator is providing patient education about the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST). The nurse correctly explains that the trial demonstrated what effect from the pharmacologic suppression of dysrhythmias?

A nurse is assisting with discharge planning. Which of the following statements indicates that the nurse understands when to begin the discharge planning process?