ATI LPN NURS 113 Med Surg Perfusion Proctored Exam

A 69-year-old patient is taking a diuretic for hypertension. Which of the following lifestyle changes should the nurse recommend to enhance the effectiveness of the medication?

The nurse is explaining to a patient how ACE inhibitors affect blood pressure. Which statement accurately describes the action of this class of medication?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peripheral venous disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of peripheral venous disease?

The nurse is caring for a patient with Raynaud’s disease who is employed as a construction worker, has a history of hypertension, and smokes one-half to one pack per day. Which teaching points should

A client is prescribed niacin for the treatment of high cholesterol. Which of the following side effects should the nurse include in the client education?

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The term heart healthy includes a diet of lean meat, vegetables, low sodium, and a cholesterol level of which of the following?

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is collecting data from a client who reports pain in the legs when walking, but the pain stops when stopping walking. Which of the following conditions should the nurse

Which dietary recommendation aligns with the DASH diet for Mr. Carter?

What is the primary cause of Buerger’s disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is collecting data on a client who has peripheral artery disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as requiring immediate intervention?

What is the primary goal of initiating antihypertensive therapy in Mr. Carter?

A trauma patient arrives in the emergency department via EMS, bleeding profusely from a wound on the left lower extremity. A medical alert necklace indicates he is on heparin therapy. The nurse will m

A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has peripheral venous disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of clients about risk factors for developing peripheral artery disease. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching?

The client, who is a 15-pack-year cigarette smoker, has painful fingers and toes and is diagnosed with Buerger’s disease. Which measure to prevent disease progression should be the nurse’s initial foc

What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for an infant diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus to prevent complications?

Which term is used to describe persistently elevated blood pressure with an unknown cause that accounts for approximately 90% of hypertension cases?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has peripheral venous disease about management of symptoms. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teac

A 55-year-old patient with newly diagnosed hypertension seeks advice on lifestyle changes to help lower blood pressure. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?

What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for Mr. Carter?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the cause of peripheral arterial