A patient asks you what the doctor meant by the phrase, “hypertensive emergency.” Which explanation should you provide the patient?

You are caring for a patient who is suspected of Pulmonary embolism stemming from a DVT. Which is an appropriate intervention for this patient to perform first?

The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent sclerotherapy. Which statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching about post-procedure management has been successful?

Which of the following would not be included in the signs and symptoms of “6 P’s” of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) ?

Which of the following would not be included in the signs and symptoms of “6 P’s” of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) ?

Which of the following would not be an example of congenital cardiovascular disorder?

You are caring for a patient who is suspected of Pulmonary embolism stemming from a DVT. Which is an appropriate intervention for this patient to perform first?

The nurse is caring for a patient taking lisinopril (Prinivil) an ACE inhibitor. The patient asks how this medication affects blood pressure. Which response best explains the medication’s effects?

A 56 year old man complains of pain when walking and numbness of the lower extremities. On examination, the nurse notes both extremities have a rubor and they are hairless and shiny. The highest priority nursing diagnosis would be which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for a loop diuretic. Which nutritional supplement is most important for the nurse to include in the patient’s diet?