A 52-year-old male is diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, presenting with pooling of blood in the veins of the lower extremities and edema.

Which of the following is an expected assessment finding of this disorder?

What is included in the first-line therapeutic approach to lowering blood pressure in a patient diagnosed with essential hypertension? (Select all that apply)

Which patient statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) has been effective?

What nursing assessment finding would suggest inadequate renal perfusion in a patient being stabilized after an acute coronary syndrome (myocardial infarction)?

After receiving the shift change report about four patients in the cardiac care unit, which patient should the nurse prioritize for assessment?

In the context of a patient who has undergone coronary artery bypass grafting using a right radial artery graft, which observation is most crucial for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

Which antihypertensive medication is not recommended for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma?

When teaching clients in a community-based setting strategies for preventing cardiovascular disease, which interventions should the nurse include?

The nurse is conducting a physical assessment on a client with infective endocarditis (IE). The nurse observes flat, reddened, non-tender maculae on the hands and feet.

What does the nurse understand these to be?

How would a nurse best describe the assessment of stasis dermatitis in a patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?

A 35-year-old patient presents with pulmonary hypertension and is diagnosed with right heart failure. What is the most likely cause of this condition?