The nurse discussing potential risk factors of infective endocarditis with a hospitalized client would include which of the following as a potential risk factor of this disease process?

A nurse is evaluating the central venous pressure (CVP) of a client who has sustained multiple traumas. Which of the following interpretations of a low CVP pressure should the nurse make?

A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor is presenting a health care provider CPR course. The instructor reviews the ABCDs of basic CPR, which

A 57-year-old-client is being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a diagnosis of possible septic shock He has a normal blood pressure, increased heart rate, decreased bowel sounds, and their skin is cold and clammy. The ICU nurse suspects the client:

What is the nurse's priority when caring for a patient in septic shock?

A client is scheduled for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty to treat mitral stenosis. When explaining the advantage of valvuloplasty instead of valve replacement to the client, which information will the nurse include?

A nurse is preparing a client for transfer to the ICU for placement of a pulmonary artery catheter. The nurse should explain to the client that this catheter is used to monitor which of the following conditions?

A client is receiving an initial dose of penicillin IV. During the infusion, the client becomes short of breath. What is the first thing the nurse should do?

A client who has been transported to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident is experiencing asystole. Management of asystole focuses on:

A nurse is admitting a client who has a history of heart failure.

Check the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the compensatory stage of shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?