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?

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?

Match the following types of seizures with their underlying signs and/or symptoms:

The nurse is preparing a care plan for a person with late-stage Parkinson disease (PD). Aside from the triad characteristics of PD, which symptom is absent as the disease continues to advance?

The nurse is preparing a care plan for a person with late-stage Parkinson disease (PD). Aside from the triad characteristics of PD, which symptom is absent as the disease continues to advance?

A drug label reads 100 mg per 2 mL. The medication order is for 130 mg. How many mL must be prepared?

A nurse is caring for an adult patient with a history of seizures. In the event of a seizure, the nurse would exclude which data in the documentation?

A nurse is caring for an adult patient with a history of seizures. In the event of a seizure, the nurse would exclude which data in the documentation?