As NE release on the SA node increases, cardiac output will…

Given the following pressure data, answer the question that follows. Atrial pressure:  8 mm Hg Aortic pressure:  90 mm Hg Ventricular pressure:  5 mm Hg The pulmonary semilunar valve is  _______ and the tricuspid valve is _______.

A patient is taking high doses of prednisone to control the symptoms of an acute exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus. When teaching the patient about the use of prednisone, which information is most important for the nurse to include?

A client who suffered a brain injury after falling off a ladder has recently developed SIADH. What findings indicate that the treatment he is receiving for SIADH is effective? Select all that apply:

How much insulin will your patient get if he is going to eat 50 grams of carbs; his insulin to carb ratio is 1:20; his insulin sensitivity factor is 40 mg/dL; his target blood glucose is 120 mg/dL and his BG = 220?

The nurse should monitor a patient taking vasopressin for which clinical indication of water intoxication?

Laboratory results seen in Addison’s disease include which of the following?

A diagnosis of  hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made for a client with type 2 diabetes who is in an unresponsive state. What will be a priority intervention in the initial treatment of the client?

A home health care nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism. Which nursing diagnosis has priority with this client?

After receiving change-of-shift report about these four patients, which patient should the nurse assess first?