An NP is called to assess a 76-year-old female patient who h…

An NP is called to assess a 76-year-old female patient who has a known history of systolic heart failure. The patient is being admitted to the hospital with complaints of couch orthopnea and declining activity tolerance. Oxygen saturations are lower than her usual baseline and a chest x-ray demonstrates pulmonary venous hypertension.  Which is the initial intervention in the treatment of this patient?

The nurse is working with clients in the day room. One clien…

The nurse is working with clients in the day room. One client share that he is so mad with his wife and is going to strangle her as soon as he is discharge from the hospital. Upon further questioning, the nurse believes that he is serious about his intentions. Which nursing action is considered most appropriate for the nurse to take? Select all that apply.

A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with acu…

A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with acute-onset chest pain radiating to his jaw and down his left arm. During evaluation he becomes unresponsive and pulseless. His ECG demonstrated wide complex tachycardia. ECG7.jpg Which of the following answer choices is most correct regarding the underlying rhythm and coinciding appropriate treatment for this patient?