Which two side effects are most closely associated with the use of nitroglycerin tablets? (Select all

A nurse caring for a client with peripheral arterial insufficiency determined the nursing diagnosis of altered peripheral arterial insufficiency. Which intervention will be most appropriate for the client?

The LPN is caring for a client that was recently started on furosemide for dependent edema caused by right sided heart failure. Which nursing actions are appropriate to add to the plan of care for the patient?

A client is brought to the emergency department for unrelieved chest pain for 45 minutes. ECG performed by EMS suspects a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Which of the following interventions is most important?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. The client is experiencing exhaustion with simple activities of daily living and short ambulation, and states a 5-pound weight gain over 4 days. Assessment reveals 4+ edema to lower extremities and jugular distention. The nurse will report findings to the health care provider and anticipates which medical condition?

The telemetry monitor alarms for your client. The 6 second rhythm strip is seen here. Your first action is to:

The nurse is assessing a client with right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

The LPN is caring for a client who was recently prescribed 20 mg of simvastatin by mouth. Which statement should the nurse include in the client's teaching session?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a fluid-volume overload related to heart failure (HF) and is admitted to the nursing unit for treatment. Vital signs are: Temperature: 98.0 oral Heart rate (HR) 88 beats/minute Respiratory rate (RR) 22 breaths/minute Oxygen saturation: 94% on room air What is the PRIORITY nursing action?

A client is admitted for recurrent peripheral edema. On admission the patient is AAOX3, lungs are clear to auscultations. Heart rate is 88 bmp, regular rate and rhythm. Respiratory rate is 24 breaths per minute. Abdomen is soft non-tender non-distended, last BM was yesterday and was reported by the patient to be soft, normal brown color. Patient has +2 pitting edema of the bilateral hands and bilateral ankles and feet. Blood pressure is 150/82 mmHg. Pulse ox is 88% on 3 liters of oxygen by nasal cannula. What findings in this assessment require follow-up?

The nurse is caring for a client who has right-sided heart failure, and is scheduled to receive the second dose of furosemide Prior to administration of the drug, assessment of the client reveals a marked decrease from 4+ to 1+ ankle edema, neck distention is less than earlier, and the client lost 3 pounds in 24 hours. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse working at a community health fair is assessing risk factors for hypertension. Which client does the nurse recognize as having the greatest risk factor?

A client is prescribed 40 mg of furosemide orally. The furosemide tablets on hand are 20 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? (Type only the number in the box.)

Your client: Chester Payne Age: 78 years old Past medical history. History of persistent atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and osteoarthrosis. Yesterday: Client was admitted for a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR). Later in the day, the client's heart rhythm was converted to normal sinus rhythm using intravenous medication therapy. 0900 today: Client is sitting up in the bedside recliner. Client reports "racing heartbeat" and feeling "like I can't get a good deep breath" Upon auscultation the nurse hears an irregular heart rhythm. Assessment is as follows: Neurological: Alert and oriented x 4 Eyes, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT): Normocephalic, denies sore throat, denies nasal congestion, denies vision changes. No swelling or drainage visualized. Pulmonary: Reports some shortness of breath (SOB), no cough. Lungs sound clear in all fields. Cardiovascular: Irregular heart rhythm auscultated. Denies chest pain. Skin is warm and dry to the touch. Capillary refill > 3 seconds. 2+ bilateral lower extremity edema. Peripheral pulse 1+ equal bilaterally. Jugular vein distention (JVD) is noted Gastrointestinal: Abdomen rounded and firm. Reports slight nausea, bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants. Reports bowel movement prior to admission. Genitourinary: Voiding clear yellow urine without issues as per client self-report. Musculoskeletal: Full range of motion against resistance. What is the next action the nurse should take?

Your client: Chester Payne Age: 78 years old Past medical history. History of persistent atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and osteoarthrosis. Yesterday: Client was admitted for a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR). Later in the day, the client's heart rhythm was converted to normal sinus rhythm using intravenous medication therapy. 0900 today: Client is sitting up in the bedside recliner. Client reports "racing heartbeat" and feeling "like I can't get a good deep breath" Upon auscultation the nurse hears an irregular heart rhythm. Assessment is as follows: Neurological: Alert and oriented x 4 Eyes, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT): Normocephalic, denies sore throat, denies nasal congestion, denies vision changes. No swelling or drainage visualized. Pulmonary: Reports some shortness of breath (SOB), no cough. Lungs sound clear in all fields. Cardiovascular: Irregular heart rhythm auscultated. Denies chest pain. Skin is warm and dry to the touch. Capillary refill > 3 seconds. 2+ bilateral lower extremity edema. Peripheral pulse 1+ equal bilaterally. Jugular vein distention (JVD) is noted Gastrointestinal: Abdomen rounded and firm. Reports slight nausea, bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants. Reports bowel movement prior to admission. Genitourinary: Voiding clear yellow urine without issues as per client self-report. Musculoskeletal: Full range of motion against resistance. The LPN knows the patient is likely experiencing:

Your client: Chester Payne Age: 78 years old Past medical history. History of persistent atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and osteoarthrosis. Yesterday: Client was admitted for a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR). Later in the day, the client's heart rhythm was converted to normal sinus rhythm using intravenous medication therapy. 0900 today: Client is sitting up in the bedside recliner. Client reports "racing heartbeat" and feeling "like I can't get a good deep breath" Upon auscultation the nurse hears an irregular heart rhythm. Assessment is as follows: Neurological: Alert and oriented x 4 Eyes, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT): Normocephalic, denies sore throat, denies nasal congestion, denies vision changes. No swelling or drainage visualized. Pulmonary: Reports some shortness of breath (SOB), no cough. Lungs sound clear in all fields. Cardiovascular: Irregular heart rhythm auscultated. Denies chest pain. Skin is warm and dry to the touch. Capillary refill > 3 seconds. 2+ bilateral lower extremity edema. Peripheral pulse 1+ equal bilaterally. Jugular vein distention (JVD) is noted Gastrointestinal: Abdomen rounded and firm. Reports slight nausea, bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants. Reports bowel movement prior to admission. Genitourinary: Voiding clear yellow urine without issues as per client self-report. Musculoskeletal: Full range of motion against resistance. The nurse expects the doctor to order what medication(s) for this patient?

Your client: Chester Payne Age: 78 years old Past medical history. History of persistent atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and osteoarthrosis. Yesterday: Client was admitted for a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR). Later in the day, the client's heart rhythm was converted to normal sinus rhythm using intravenous medication therapy. 0900 today: Client is sitting up in the bedside recliner. Client reports "racing heartbeat" and feeling "like I can't get a good deep breath" Upon auscultation the nurse hears an irregular heart rhythm. Assessment is as follows: Neurological: Alert and oriented x 4 Eyes, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT): Normocephalic, denies sore throat, denies nasal congestion, denies vision changes. No swelling or drainage visualized. Pulmonary: Reports some shortness of breath (SOB), no cough. Lungs sound clear in all fields. Cardiovascular: Irregular heart rhythm auscultated. Denies chest pain. Skin is warm and dry to the touch. Capillary refill > 3 seconds. 2+ bilateral lower extremity edema. Peripheral pulse 1+ equal bilaterally. Jugular vein distention (JVD) is noted Gastrointestinal: Abdomen rounded and firm. Reports slight nausea, bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants. Reports bowel movement prior to admission. Genitourinary: Voiding clear yellow urine without issues as per client self-report. Musculoskeletal: Full range of motion against resistance. When the nurses reassesses the patient, which finding demonstrates that the intervention was successful?

Client education about Buerger's disease should include what important life style medication?

Which of the following electrocardiography (ECG) findings would require immediate intervention?

A nurse is reinforcing the education for a patient on the risks of coronary artery disease (CAD) the LPN knows that the following are modifiable risk factors: (Select all that apply.)

You are assisting a RN with discharging a patient who had a permanent pacemaker placed two days ago for sustained bradycardia. You are reinforcing the discharge teaching, what statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Before giving any medication of cardiac dysrhythmia the LPN knows that the most important assessment that must be completed prior to giving the medication is:

The nurse correctly tells the client and family member how angioplasty with stenting is utilized to treat angina by using which explanation?

A client with hypertension appears at the clinic for follow-up. The client's BP is 138/88 mm Hg. The client asks why it is important to treat hypertension. What would be the nurse's best response?