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The nurse has received change-of-shift report about the following
clients on the progressive care unit. Which client should the nurse see
first?
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A client whose implantable
cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
A client with chest pain who is
fired two times today who has a
awaiting a stress test results
dose of amiodarone
(Cordarone) due
A client with a stable heart rate who A client with hypertension who
needs a routine ECG requires a blood pressure check
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The provider has prescribed heparin 7000 units IV. How many milliliters
should the nurse administer per dose? Refer to the label. (Round to the
nearest tenth. Numerical answers only)
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2.8 ml 1.4 ml
3.5 ml 0.7 ml
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A client who is complaining of a "racing" heart and feeling "anxious"
comes to the emergency department. The nurse places the client on a
heart monitor and obtains the following electrocardiographic (ECG)
tracing.
Which action should the nurse take next?
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Obtain the client's vital signs
Administer oxygen to the client.
including oxygen saturation.
Obtain a detailed medical history. Check the client's blood sugar levels.
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To determine the effects of therapy for a client who is being treated for
heart failure, which laboratory result will the nurse plan to review?
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, B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) 12-lead electrocardiogram (ecg)
C-reactive protein (crp) Low-density lipoprotein (ldl)
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Your patient has a diagnosis of hear failure. He states he needs 4
pillows to help him sleep at night. You understand his need for the
pillows is related to which condition:
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Bradypnea Hyperpnea
Eupnea Orthopnea
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