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A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient would the nurse assess first?

A patient has been treated for a deep-vein thrombus and today presents to the clinic with petechiae. Laboratory results show a platelet count of 42,000/mm3 (42 ´ 109/L). The nurse reviews the patient’s medication list to determine if the patient is taking which drug?

An older patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is explaining the daily foot care regimen to the family practice clinic nurse. What statement by the patient may indicate a barrier to proper foot care?

A patient has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What statement by the patient indicates misunderstanding about self-management activities?

A nurse is assessing a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The patient states that walking five blocks is possible without pain. What question asked next by the nurse will give the best information?

The nurse assesses a patient’s oral cavity and makes the discovery shown in the photo below:What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse admits a patient who is experiencing an exacerbation of heart failure. What action would the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What nursing assessment indicates that a priority outcome has been met?

A nurse assesses a patient with pericarditis. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to find?

After administering newly prescribed captopril (Capoten) to a patient with heart failure, the nurse implements interventions to decrease complications. Which priority intervention would the nurse implement for this patient?