A patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) underwent atherectomy.  during the immediate postoperative period, the patient’s neurovascular checks were normal.  The nurse assesses the patient two hours after the surgery and notes that the peripheral pulses are absent.  Which action should the nurse take?

Being lipid soluble, steroids can do all the following EXCEPT:

Which action should the perioperative (circulating) nurse take to protect the patient from burn injury during surgery?

Where is the pineal gland located?

A nurse provides education to a patient with hypertension related to a lifestyle modifications to reduce overall cardiovascular risk. Which statement made by the patient indicates effective learning? (Select two that apply)

What action opposes the action of parathyroid hormone?

What gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?

What is the target tissue of Aldosterone?

Which of the following hormones helps to control blood pressure through maintenance of water and sodium?

The nurse is teaching a student nurse about hemoglobin levels and conditions that may impact the laboratory value.  Which statement made by the student indicates effective teaching?