A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in the emergency department and reports severe radiating chest pain and shortness of breath. The client appears restless, frightened, and slightly cyanotic. The provider prescribes oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L/min stat, cardiac enzyme levels, IV fluids, and a 12-lead ECG. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?

A nurse is reviewing a provider's admission orders for a client who has acute heart failure. For which of the following prescriptions should the nurse obtain clarification?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving continuous cardiac monitoring that is indicating premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect when assessing the client?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of the following ECG findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?

A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?

A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a pericardial effusion and has developed hypotension and muffled heart sounds. Which of the following procedures should the nurse anticipate for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is newly-admitted and has angina. The client asks the nurse, "Why am I taking nitroglycerin?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports a sudden onset of shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness. Electrocardiography indicates the client is experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client prescribed verapamil to treat angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to prevent the onset of manifestations of Raynaud's phenomenon. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?

Which information will the nurse give when advising a patient on what to do to avoid the development of tolerance to nitroglycerin?

A nurse is assisting in providing care for a group of clients who have coronary artery disease who are all scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG). Which of the following clients is at the highest risk for complications following the surgical procedure?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse in a clinic is reviewing teaching about food choices with a client who has recently begun taking warfarin. The nurse should instruct the client to limit consumption of which of the following foods?

Which type of angina is precipitated by physical exertion and is relieved by rest?

Which number identifies the pulse pressure for a patient whose blood pressure reading is 134/78?

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth Do not use a trailing zero.) ______ ML

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking warfarin and has an elevated PT/INR. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?

A nurse is contributing to the care plan for a client who has developed deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?