A client is prescribed diltiazem for management of chronic stable angina. The medication is available in 30 mg tablets. The doctor has ordered diltiazem 45mg daily. How many tablets of the prescribed medication the nurse should administer. ____ tablets _______

A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different clients on a cardiac unit. Does the assessment finding of S3 or “ventricular gallop” indicate left-sided heart failure or right-sided heart failure? 

A client who has severe psoriasis on the face, neck, and extremities is socially withdrawn because of the appearance of the lesions. Which action should the nurse take first?

The community health nurse facilitates an education session for community members on breast self-examination and breast self-awareness. Which of the following statements indicates the need for further education?

A nurse is assessing a client who has numerous comorbid health problems. What assessment finding(s) should prompt the nurse to suspect a urinary tract infection (UTI?) (Select all that apply.)

What discharge instructions should the nurse provide to a client with a right lower leg fracture who will be discharged to home with an external fixation device?

A client who has hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose.  Which finding by the nurse best indicates that the medication was effective? 

A client is recovering from recent abdominal surgery. The client reports severe pain around their incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the client?

A client is being seen in the emergency department presenting with signs and symptoms of a stroke. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A client is experiencing bleeding from esophageal varices.  What is the priority nursing intervention?