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During the pulse check of cardiac resuscitation, the nurse n…
During the pulse check of cardiac resuscitation, the nurse notes a flat waveform on the monitor an no pulse. Which of following actions is most appropriate?
A patient returns from an emergent pericardiocentesis. Which…
A patient returns from an emergent pericardiocentesis. Which of the following indicates the procedure was successful?
The nurse is providing education to a female patient with di…
The nurse is providing education to a female patient with diabetes and high risk for heart attack. The nurse would include all of the following as signs of heart attack when providing education except:
A nursing is caring for a patient with heart failure. They a…
A nursing is caring for a patient with heart failure. They are schedule for morning doses of carvedilol, lisinopril, aspirin, and furosemide. The nurse obtains vital signs prior to administration. Which of the following is an appropriate next action by the nurse? Vital Signs: Blood pressure 110/85 Heart rate 55 Respiratory rate 19 Temperature 98.8 F O2 saturation 96% on 2L nasal cannula
A patient in anaphylactic shock is experiencing bronchospasm…
A patient in anaphylactic shock is experiencing bronchospasm and hypotension. What is the priority intervention?
A nurse is preparing to educate a patient newly diagnosed wi…
A nurse is preparing to educate a patient newly diagnosed with sickle cell disease about factors that can precipitate a vaso-occlusive crisis. The nurse should include all of the following triggers in their education except:
Which of the following medications would the nurse advocate…
Which of the following medications would the nurse advocate for, for a patient with new onset unstable atrial fibrillation?
A 62-year-old male arrives at the emergency department with…
A 62-year-old male arrives at the emergency department with severe chest pain that radiates to his left arm and jaw. He reports the pain began 30 minutes ago. He is diaphoretic and anxious. His medical history includes hypertension and smoking. Vital Signs BP: 150/92 mmHg HR: 98 bpm RR: 24 breaths per minute O2 Saturation: 90% on room air 12-Lead EKG: ST elevation noted on multiple leads Which of the following actions should the nurse perform immediately to manage this patient’s condition? Select all that apply.
Which nursing action is most appropriate for a patient with…
Which nursing action is most appropriate for a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?