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A nurse observes tachycardia, dyspnea, Use a transfusion pump to regulate and maintain the transfusion at a slower rate.
a cough and distended neck being in a
client who is receiving a transfusion of
packed
red blood cells (RBC's). Which of the
following interventions should the nurse
use to prevent these manifestations
with the client's next transfusion?
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for Keep your cell phone 6 inches away from your pace maker when making a call.
a client who has a newly inserted
permanent pacemaker. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A nurse is caring for an older adult Peripheral vascular resistance increases
client who had an acute myocardial
infarction (MI). When assessing this client
the nurse should identify that older adults
are prone to complications of MI from
Poor tissue perfusion because of which
of the
following age related factors?
A nurse in caring for a client who has a Flush the line with sterile 0.9% sodium chloride before and after medication
peripherally inserted central catheter administration
(PICC) in place. Which of the following Access the PICC for blood sampling
actions should the nurse take when Perform a heparin flush of the line at least daily when not in use
handling this central venous access device?
select all that apply
A nurse is caring for an adult male client Elevated LDL levels
who is undergoing screen testing for
atherosclerosis. Which of the following
laboratory findings should the
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nurse identify as an increased risk
for this
disorder?
A nurse is teaching a client who has nausea and vomiting
coronary artery disease about eh diaphoresis and dizziness
difference between angina pectoris and anxiety and feeling of doom
myocardial infarction. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse
identify as indications of MI? select all that
apply
A nurse is teaching a client with heart I should remove the skin form sultry before eating it.
disease about a lower cholesterol diet.
Which of the following client statements
indicates the teaching was effective?
A nurse is planning care for a client who Measure the client's abdominal girth daily
has thrombocytopenia. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
1. Palpate the blood pressure and inflate the cuff above the systolic pressure.
A nurse is checking paradoxical blood
2.Deflate the cuff slowly and listen for the first audible sounds.
pressure of a client who has a possible
3.identify the first BP sounds audible on expiration and then on inspiration
cardiac tamponade. In what order should
4. Subtract the inspiratory pressure from the expiratory pressure
the nurse complete the following steps?
5. Inspect for jugular venous distention and notify the provider.
a nurse is completing dietary teaching who I can have yogurt as a dessert
a client who has heart failure and is rationale low in fat and sodium
prescribed a 2g sodium diet. Which of
the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A nurse is assessing a client who has Ankle swelling
peripheral vascular disease and a venous
ulcer on the right ankle. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect
in the client's affected extremity?
A nurse is monitoring the Prolonged QT intervals
electrocardiogram of a client who has
hypocalcemia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is caring for a client who has Vitamin B12 deficiency
pernicious anemia. Which of the following
factors should the nurse identify with this
condition?
A nurse is completing a medication history Omega 3 fatty acids
for a client who reports using fish oil as
a
dietary supplement. Which of the following
substances in fish oil should the nurse
recognize as a health benefit to the client?
A nurse is caring for a client who has Assess and document the client's vital signs
an upper gastrointestinal bleed and Verify with another nurse the blood type and Rh of the packed RBC's
an Change IV tubing to a set that has a filter
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