ABC issues bonds to help pay for a new acquisition.  The face value of the bonds being issued is $150,000.  The bonds will be repaid in 10 years.  The coupon rate on the bonds is 8%, with interest paid annually. If the market rate at the time of issuance was 6%, how much total proceeds will ABC receive most likely?

Nurse Josseleen notes that a patient, who experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) 3 days ago, seems unusually fatigued. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that the patient is dyspneic with activity, has a heart rate of 110 beats per minute (bpm), and has generalized edema. Which action by the Nurse Josseleen is most appropriate?  

A client is receiving a tube feeding and has developed diarrhea, cramps, and abdominal distention. What should the nurse do? Select all that apply.

A client is receiving digoxin, and the pulse range is normally 70 to 76 bpm. After assessing the apical pulse for 1 minute and finding it to be 60 bpm, the nurse should do what first?

A patient recovering from acute pancreatitis that has been NPO (nothing per mouth) asks Nurse Ashley when can he begin eating again. Which response by Nurse Ashley is most accurate? 

When assessing a client with heart failure, the nurse should immediately report which finding(s) to the health care provider (HCP)? Select all that apply.

Mr. Alcala is taking metalazone (Zaroxolyn) and diltiazem (Cardizem) for treatment of hypertension. Nurse Denisse a home health nurse is reviewing the medications with Mr. Alcala. Which statement by Mr. Alcala requires teaching about medications?

The nurse assesses a client who is receiving a tube feeding. Which situation would require prompt intervention from the nurse?

A patient often avoids talking about his cocaine use by refocusing on other problems areas, such as losing his job and discord within his family.  When the patient avoids discussing his drug use the most helpful response by the nurse should be:

A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the hospital. Initial assessment reveals that the blood pressure is 96/60 mm Hg, with a heart rate of 120 bpm. The client just vomited coffee-ground–like material. Based on these data, what should the nurse do first?