The nurse is assessing a client after a cardiac surgery.  Which new findings is the priority concern? 

The nurse is caring for a client with left-sided weakness that started 60 minutes earlier.  What diagnostic test will the nurse prepare the client for first?

The nurse is preparing to teach a client who was prescribed an angiotensein-aldosterone system inhibitor (ACE).  Which instruction would be most important for the nurse to give the client?

 The nurse is caring for a client admitted with left sided heart failure.  Which new finding is the greatest concern?

The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency room with complaints of numbess of the face and dysphasia.  When returning to check on the client, the symptoms have resolved and the client is wanting to go home.  What statement by the client indcates that teaching by the nurse is effective?

The nurse is assessing a geriatric client with bacterial pneumonia who has become increasingly restless and confused.  Temperature is 100 F, pulse 110 beats/minute, respiratory rate is 26 breathes/minutes.  Which is the priority action by the nurse? 

The nurse is talking with a client who has a burn injury that asks, “Why is it necessary for the scabs to be cut off my arms?” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is preparing to teach a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on nutrition and diet.  Which statement by the client indicates understanding? 

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a community health fair screening of lung cancer.  Which of the following facts about small-cell lung cancer would the nurse  include?  (Select all that apply)

The nurse positioned a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) into a prone position 2 hours ago.  Which information obtained by the nurse indicates that the positioning is effective?