A patient in congestive heart failure arrives to the emergency department with a 10 lb weight gain, pulmonary edema, and 3+ pitting edema to bilateral shins. The RN has obtained IV access and sent labs for analysis – which of the following is expected to see? 

A multiparous client who has a neonate diagnosed with hemolytic disease of the newborn asks the nurse why the neonate has developed this problem. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A nurse is preparing to admit a patient on mechanical ventilation from the emergency department. What action by the nurse takes priority?

A patient has a platelet count of 25,000/mm3 (25 × 109/L). What action by the nurse is inappropriate? 

The nurse educator on the cardiac floor is conducting a class regarding valvular issues. The educator knows which of the following is the most common valve issue seen clinically?

While performing daily peritoneal dialysis and catheter exit site care with the mother of a child with chronic renal failure, which of the following would be an important step to emphasize to the mother?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient post-CABG regarding late complications of surgery. The nurse will ensure he includes which of the following? 

You are caring for a patient undergoing therapeutic hypothermia post-VF arrest. Based upon the following labs, which phase of treatment is the client likely in?Currently: Glucose: 220K: 2.9Mg: 1.1

A patient in the ICU is awaiting a valve replacement — all of the following are appropriate assessment questions by the nurse except? 

Interpret the following hemodynamics and choose the most appropriate assessment and intervention.  CO – 8 SVR – 400  CVP – 4  BP – 75/40