A client with nasal congestion reports a worsening of symptoms since using oxymetazoline. Which question should the nurse ask the client?

The nurse is caring for a client with metabolic acidosis. Which medication will the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?

A client comes to the clinic with symptoms as seen in a cold. What group of upper respiratory drugs causes local vasoconstriction, which decreases blood flow and shrinks swollen membranes to improve air flow?

A client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values. Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs? pH= 7.22; PCO2=68 mm Hg; HCO3=26 mEq/L

The nurse is caring for a client with metabolic acidosis. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing a compensatory mechanism to the disorder?

A nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol (beta blocker). Which vital sign is important to assess? 

A nurse is providing teaching to a client starting losartan (ARBs)). Which statement indicates the client understands the medication’s purpose?

A client with atrial fibrillation is prescribed amiodarone. Which is the primary purpose of this medication?

Which of the following are effects of beta blockers? (Select all that apply)

A patient prescribed lisinopril ( ACE inhibitor) 6 weeks ago reports a persistent dry cough. Which action should the nurse take?