The assessment findings of a patient with myocardial infarction (MI) include jugular venous distention, weight gain, peripheral edema, and a heart rate of 108/minute. The nurse suspects what complication?

The nurse is providing teaching to a patient recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). How should resumption of sexual activity be discussed?

The assessment findings of a patient with myocardial infarction (MI) include jugular venous distention, weight gain, peripheral edema, and a heart rate of 108/minute. The nurse suspects what complication?

Which assessment finding of a patient with chronic kidney disease indicates to the nurse that hemodialysis is having the desired effect?

Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who was admitted with syncopal episodes of unknown origin?

client with acute coronary syndrome has returned to the coronary care unit after having angioplasty with stent placement. Which assessment data indicate the need for immediate action by the nurse?

After the nurse gives IV atropine to a patient with symptomatic type 1. second-degree atrioventricular (AV) block, which finding indicates that the drug has been effective?

A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease and is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the client is experiencing fluid overload?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing chest pain.

Physical Examination

0900:

Client admitted with a report of chest pain radiating to the left arm, sweating, shortness of breath, and epigastric discomfort.

Client awake. alert, and oriented x3.

Lung sounds clear bilaterally. $152 heart sounds noted.

All pulses palpable.

Skin cool and diaphoretic to touch.

tachycardia with ST elevation. Provider notified.

Medication Administration Record

Sildenafil 50 mg PO once daily

Simvastatin 40 mg PO once daily

Metoprolol 100 mg PO once daily

Multivitamin once daily

The nurse is reviewing the client's assessment data to prepare the plan of care. What two (2) things should you monitor based on their condition? Select two (2) answers.

After receiving change-of-shift report on a heart failure unit, which client should the nurse assess first?

The nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a hypertensive emergency. Which finding is most important to report to the health care provider?