A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which of the following findings is most concerning and requires immediate intervention?

A nurse is monitoring a patient for signs of impending respiratory failure. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to worsening respiratory status?

What is the primary difference between palliative care and hospice care?

A patient with heart failure is prescribed a medication to reduce afterload. Which of the following medications would achieve this effect?

A nurse is monitoring a patient who was recently intubated. Which of the following signs indicate that the endotracheal tube (ETT) is placed correctly? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been on mechanical ventilation for five days due to acute respiratory failure. The provider has ordered a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) to assess the patient’s readiness for extubation. Which of the following findings would indicate that the patient is ready to be weaned from the ventilator?

A 68-year-old patient with end-stage COPD is admitted to the ICU with severe dyspnea, respiratory acidosis (pH 7.28, PaCO₂ 65 mmHg, PaO₂ 52 mmHg), and confusion. The patient is on 2L nasal cannula oxygen, but their oxygen saturation remains at 85%. The provider orders an increase in oxygen therapy. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to prevent further respiratory complications?

A 74-year-old patient with terminal cancer has just been pronounced dead in the hospital. The family is at the bedside, grieving. The nurse begins post-mortem care. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a patient with mitral valve regurgitation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate to manage the patient’s condition?

Which of the following interventions are recommended for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? (Select all that apply)