A client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with urinary retention is admitted to the hospital with elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. Which prescribed therapy should the nurse implement first?

A nurse assesses a client after administering the first dose of a nitrate. The client reports a headache. What action would the nurse take?

During the administration of finasteride (Proscar), the nurse must remember which important precaution?

An emergency department nurse triages clients who present with chest discomfort. Which client would the nurse plan to assess first?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has poor gas exchange. Which action by the nurse would support the client's ventilation?

The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What statement indicates the client needs further information?

A client who has acute glomerulonephritis is hospitalized with hyperkalemia. Which information will the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the prescribed calcium gluconate IV?

A client with extensive electrical burn injuries is admitted to the emergency department. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?

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

A nurse is examining a client with diastolic dysfunction. Upon auscultation using the bell of the stethoscope the nurse hears a late diastolic heart sound at the 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line. Based on these findings and the clients history, the nurse would recognize this extra heart sound is most likely what?

After teaching a client who has an implantable cardioverter- defibrillator (ICD), a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of the teaching?