A nurse is providing pre-op teaching to a patient who will be having a cardiac catheterization. The nurse notices the patient clenching a rosary. In an effort to be culturally sensitive and establish effective communication, what intervention should the nurse consider?

An ABG was drawn and below are the results.pH=7.35PaCO2=65PaO2=62HCO3=29A physician assistant approaches you and asks if you could interpret the ABG for her. What would you tell the PA?

Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who are working on the telemetry unit?

A patient is receiving a heparin drip for a DVT. The heparin is ordered at 900 units per hour. Calculate the infusion pump rate. This is the bag pharmacy sends to you: Heparin

For the patient with hypertension, which lifestyle modifications should the nurse suggest? Select all that apply.

Suppose the total fixed cost for Angiomax is $28 million, The total profit under the optimal value-based price is $ _______ million.

When monitoring the test results of a patient with coronary artery disease, which diagnostic study would provide the nurse with the most relevant information related to myocardial function with exertion?

Hydrochlorothiazide is prescribed to treat a patient with high blood pressure. What dietary modification will be recommended?

A nurse is reading the medical record of a patient who has a venous ulcer. How will the ulcer be described in the admission note?

The nurse is ready to administer warfarin (Coumadin) 7.5 mg by mouth to a patient with deep vein thrombosis when he observes that the patient is experiencing a nosebleed. What nursing action is most appropriate to do next?