The nurse is to administer heparin to a client who weighs 90 pounds. Heparin is ordered as 10,000 units/100mL. The nurse needs to administer a bolus of 40units/kg. How many units would the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth)

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a new onset of severe chest pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine if the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction?

The nurse identifies which of the following as the most common cause of a myocardial infarction?

A client who has coronary artery disease tells the nurse he is afraid of dying from a heart attack. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

The nurse is assessing the client diagnosed with COPD. Which of the following would require immediate attention by the nurse?

The nurse is providing care for a client admitted to rule out a myocardial infarction who is experiencing chest pain while walking to the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Which diagnostic test may be prescribed to evaluate for the presence of a pulmonary embolism?

The nurse is assessing a client with the diagnosis of left-sided heart failure. Which clinical finding should the nurse expect the client to experience?

A nurse in an emergency department is planning care for a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications after the initial acute phase to manage the client's pain and anxiety?

A client comes into the emergency room with complaints of persistent, crushing chest pain. Along with the chief complaint, what other symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI)?

The emergency room nurse is assessing a client with jugular venous distention, ascites, shortness of breath, and a 3-pound weight gain in the past 24 hours. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate being ordered?