The nurse is caring for a patient who is developing severe pneumonia. The patient exhibits respiratory distress, but the blood pressure is unchanged from the patient’s baseline. As an immediate action before help arrives, what action should the nurse perform?

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What is a common reason that patients do not initially seek treatment for hypertension?

A client who has taken the first dose of lisinopril 2 hours earlier begins to develop fullness in the face and hoarseness. Which action would the nurse take first?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been taking simvastatin for 9 months and has elevated liver enzymes. What information from the client’s dietary history should the nurse also report to the provider?

What would the nurse do to prevent the spread of infection when assessing a patient’s blood pressure?

Which laboratory value must be monitored for patients who are receiving nasogastric (NG) suctioning?

A patient has just received 480 mL of Jevity via their G-tube. The nurse reminds the patient to leave the head of their bed elevated for the next 30-60 minutes based on which theory?

A patient has been taking simvastatin for 6 weeks. What is one method that is used to evaluate its effectiveness?

A patient taking furosemide is evaluated by the nurse and found to have an irregular pulse and muscle weakness. What deficiency should the nurse suspect?