What does CHT stand for? (answer in all lower case)

What does TBI stand for? (answer in all lower caps)

What does UTI stand for? (answer in all lower case)

Which patient’s statement will alert the nurse for further teaching about hypertension therapy?

In examining a peripheral IV site, the nurse observes a red streak along the length of the vein and the vein feels hard and cord-like. What nursing interventions would the nurse perform? Select all that apply.

It is the first time a patient receives lisinopril (Zestril). What does the nurse educate the patient about?

A 68-year-old male who has a 5-year history of systolic heart failure secondary to ischemic cardiomyopathy with a current ejection fraction (EF) of only 15%. He presents to the emergency department (ED) for shortness of breath (SOB) for the past 3 days. His shortness of breath has progressed from SOB with activity to becoming SOB at rest. The last two nights, he had to sleep in his recliner chair to rest comfortably with his head partially elevated. He can speak only a partial sentence and then tries to take a breath when talking. He has noted increased swelling in his lower legs and has gained 6 pounds in the last 3 days. He is being transferred from the ED to the cardiac step-down, where you are assigned to care for him. The health care provider prescribed:  1. Strict I & O 2. Furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV 3. Titrate oxygen to keep oxygen saturation above 92% Rank in order your implementations, what would you do first, second, and third?

A patient has been receiving furosemide (Lasix) 40mg PO daily. The patient’s lab values today show: Na = 139 mEq/L, K = 5.1 mEq/L, Cl = 106 mEq/L, BUN = 28mg/dL, and Creatinine = 1.4mg/dL.  Which lab trending should the nurse check first?  

A patient is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of thyroid storm. What interventions should the nurse include in this patient’s immediate care? Select all that apply.

A patient is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The patient and family ask the nurse what type 1 diabetes is.  What explanation does the nurse give to them?