A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous heparin infusion. When reviewing the client's medical records, the nurse discovers that the client has a previous diagnosis of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). The nurse immediately stops the heparin infusion and notifies the physician. Which medication should the nurse anticipate will be ordered to neutralize the remaining heparin in the client's bloodstream?

A low-sodium diet is prescribed for a client who has fluid volume overload due to chronic heart failure. The nurse recognizes that additional teaching is necessary when the client makes which statement?

The nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which statement made by the patient would be consistent with left-sided heart failure?

A client is seen in the emergency department with a heart failure exacerbation due to noncompliance with medications and fluid restrictions. Which key diagnostic result should the nurse assess to determine the severity of the client's heart failure exacerbation?

A nurse is caring for a client is who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous IV infusion at 1,200 units/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL DSW. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A client who has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina is placed on multiple medications to manage the condition. The nurse understands that the client is receiving lisinopril for which reason?

A client has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina and has a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. Which statement about this medication should the nurse include in the patient education?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following statements made by the client requires the nurse to provide correction and additional teaching?

A nurse receives report on four clients at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following clients should the nurse place priority on assessing first?

A nurse is providing education to a client with heart failure who will begin taking digoxin daily at home. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse on an oncology unit is preparing to administer daunorubicin to a client who has leukemia. Which action should the nurse take before administering this medication?