A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about reading a client's ECG tracing. The nurse should include in the teaching that the P wave represents which of the following cardiac electrical activities?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure, prior to the administration of furosemide (Lasix). For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A home health nurse is collecting data from a patient who has heart failure and notes the patient has had a weight gain of 1.8 kg, as well as generalized edema, since the last visit 3 days ago. Which of the following actions is a priority for the nurse to take?

A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol, a Beta Blocker. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who has heart failure and is taking bumetanide for diuresis. For which of the following results should the nurse notify the provider?

A nurse is assisting with collecting data on a client who is on a continuous ECG monitor. The client's ECG tracing shows no identifiable P waves and an irregular ventricular rate. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias?

A nurse is preparing to perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in the emergency department and reports severe radiating chest pain and shortness of breath. The client appears restless, frightened, and slightly cyanotic. The provider prescribes oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L/min stat, cardiac enzyme levels. IV fluids, and a 12-lead ECG. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to a medical surgical unit following a fall at home.

Diagnostic results:

Complete blood count:

Biochemical tests:

The nurse is discussing the client's treatment plan with the provider. For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client. Each column should only be selected once.