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?

A client exhibits tachycardia, severe dyspnea, diaphoresis, crackles, and profuse, frothy pink sputum. What position should the nurse place the client in?

While conducting an admission assessment, the nurse observes clubbing of the patient’s fingers. Based on this finding, the nurse should he patient about which disease process?

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?

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

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

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?

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

A patient newly admitted with pulmonary edema is due to receive several medications. Which medication should the nurse efore administration?

Which patient statement would help the nurse confirm a previous diagnosis of chronic stable angina?

Upon receiving a change-of-shift report about four patients in a heart failure unit, which patient should the nurse prioritize for assessment?