The nurse has provided patient teaching on ways to reduce cardiac arrhythmias. Which statement indicates that the patient requires further teaching?
The home health nurse is caring for a patient with symptoms…
The home health nurse is caring for a patient with symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF). Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?
Which assigned patient would take priority for immediate att…
Which assigned patient would take priority for immediate attention? (Critical Thinking)
A nurse is caring for a patient with congestive heart failur…
A nurse is caring for a patient with congestive heart failure (CHF). Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
You are caring for a patient with continuous telemetry monit…
You are caring for a patient with continuous telemetry monitoring on the med/surg floor. The patient wants to shower, what is the best intervention following the request to shower?
Your patient is needing a venous ultrasound of the legs, whi…
Your patient is needing a venous ultrasound of the legs, which description would you use to explain the purpose of the procedure to the patient?
The nurse is preparing to administer atenolol (Tenormin) to…
The nurse is preparing to administer atenolol (Tenormin) to a patient with hypertension. The patient’s blood pressure is 72/40 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take? (Critical thinking)
Which intervention is important for a patient with venous in…
Which intervention is important for a patient with venous insufficiency?
When the nurse uses the PQRST tool for pain assessment, the…
When the nurse uses the PQRST tool for pain assessment, the “R” prompts an inquiry about the “Relief of pain”.
Which modifiable risk factor(s) increases a patient’s risk f…
Which modifiable risk factor(s) increases a patient’s risk for heart disease? (Select all that apply.)