The nurse is assigned two patients with heart failure on a c…

The nurse is assigned two patients with heart failure on a cardiac telemetry unit.    Patient Assessment Findings Patient A – Ascites- 3+ edema to lower extremities- Jugular venous distention (JVD) with head of bed at 45° Patient B – Shortness of breath- Crackles in lower lung lobes- SpO₂ between 85–90%    The nurse recognizes that: Patient A is displaying signs of -sided heart failure. Patient B is displaying signs of -sided heart failure.

A client is admitted with acute cholecystitis and is placed…

A client is admitted with acute cholecystitis and is placed NPO with a nasogastric tube (NGT) to low intermittent suction. After a few days without improvement of symptoms, the provider orders total parenteral nutrition (TPN).Which of the following rationales support the use of NGT and TPN in this client’s care? (Select all that apply)

A patient with a history of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has prese…

A patient with a history of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has presented to the emergency room with signs and symptoms suggesting infection and bone marrow suppression. Review the chart below to determine which of the following nursing diagnoses would be the priority for this patient. Exam 4 – EHR Chart – L.K..png

Evaluate the risk of developing chronic complications (such…

Evaluate the risk of developing chronic complications (such as cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure) in each of the following patients with hepatitis. Select “High Risk” or “Low/Minimal Risk” for each case. Patient Risk for Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer, or Liver Failure A 55-year-old male with Hepatitis A An infant who contracted Hepatitis B at birth A 32-year-old female with Hepatitis C who reports using IV drugs A 30-year-old who contracted Hepatitis E

A patient is receiving 30 L/min of oxygen per high-flow nasa…

A patient is receiving 30 L/min of oxygen per high-flow nasal cannula to manage acute respiratory failure secondary to SARS-COV-2 infection. Which of the following nursing actions should be added to the plan of care to prevent complications associated with oxygen therapy?