Afterload is most accurately described by which of the following?

Which finding for a patient admitted with glomerulonephritis indicates to the nurse that treatment has been effective?

Which of the following indicate to the nurse that lactulose is effective for an older adult who has advanced liver cirrhosis?

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with skeletal traction?

A patient whose employment requires frequent lifting has a history of chronic back pain. After the nurse has taught the patient about correct body mechanics, which patient statement indicates the teaching has been effective?

An adult male with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. Which laboratory data would the nurse identify as consistent with these symptoms?

What is the main hemodynamic parameter that measures preload?

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving one unit of packed RBCs to treat intraoperative blood loss. The client reports chills and back pain, and the client's blood pressure is 80/64 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who had a seizure and became unresponsive after stating she had a sudden, severe headache and vomiting. The client's vital signs are as follows: blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg, pulse of 82/min, respirations of 24/min, and a temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F). Which of the following neurologic disorders should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is preparing to administer dabigatran to a client who has atrial fibrillation. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this medication is which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is having difficulty eliminating alcohol consumption because many of their friends drink alcohol socially. Which of the following steps should the nurse include to motivate the client to change?