The nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding diet to a client who has had a myocardial infarction

A nurse is reviewing the morning laboratory results of electrolytes of for cardiac client who are receiving Digoxin/Lanoxin which of the clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for developing digoxin toxicity?

A client taking for Rosa my Lasix for chronic hypertension

A nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding diet to a client after a myocardial infarction the nurse evaluate the reinforcement as effective if the client select which of the following options?

Baked turkey mashed potatoes squash and salad

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has just undergone insertion of a permanent pacemaker the nurse should emphasize that a sign of pacemaker malfunction the clients report to the provider is:

A client tells the nurse that he is concerned because his doctor told him he has a heart murmur the nurse should explain to the client that a murmur:

Indicates turbulent blood flow through a valve

A client is about undergoing radionucleotide imaging when talking with the client about this procedure the nurse should explain that it will:

Detect damage to the heart muscle

A client comes in emergency department via ambulance to report severe ready in chest pain and shortness of breath the client appears restless frightened and slightly cyanotic the provider prescribed oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L a minute STAT cardiac enzyme levels IV fluids and 12 lead ECG which of the following actions should the nurse assisting with the client care take first?

A provider suspects that a client might have put Nick niches anemia the nurse is caring for this client should expect the provided to prescribe which of the following diagnostic test?

The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood pressure to a client with hypertension which meal selection indicates that the client understands his new diet?

Oatmeal apple juice dry toast and coffee

A four-year-old is admitted with acute leukemia it will be most important to monitor the child for:

The treatment protocol for a client with acute lymphocytic leukemia includes prednisone methotrexate and cimetidine. the purpose of the cimetidine is to:

Prevent a common side effect of prednisone

A nurse is preparing a patient for an arterial Doppler corroded study which description of the purpose of this test is correct?

Measuring the amplitude and wait form of the carotid pulse

A client has had a heart attack and needs to undergo testing to evaluate the resulting damage to the myocardium which test would be most appropriate for the purpose?

Which laboratory results should a nurse anticipate as part of an initial screening for patient who is being evaluated for iron deficiency anemia?

Which of the following diagnostic procedures would most likely be included in the plan of care for an individual with suspected Hodgkin’s disease?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is admitted with sickle cell crisis which of the following nursing actions would be performed?

Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who was recently diagnosed with a Reynolds phenomenon how to prevent onset of manifestations. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?

I will keep my house at a cool temperature

A nurse is assisting to monitor a client who is receiving a blood transfusion which of the following findings should the nurse report to the charge nurse as an indication of an allergic transfusion reaction?

A nurse is talking with the client who is about to start talking the bile acids sequestrant call list of all call listed to lower his low density lipoprotein LDL levels it comes in powder form or tablets the nurse should inform the client that if he chooses tablet form he:

Will have to take up to 30 tablets a day

Hey Client tell the nurse that he is concerned because his doctor told him he wants a heart murmur the nurse should explain to the client and a murmur:

Indicates turbulent blood flow through a valve

A client who is taking medications to treat hypertension has a potassium level of 6.8 besides notifying the provider which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina pectoris about starting therapy with nitroglycerin the nurse should remind the client to take the medication:

At the first indication of chest pain

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a suspected myocardial infarction which of the following should the nurse administer first?

Inners volunteers to do blood pressure screenings at a local community hospitals annual health fair which modification utilized by the nurse is most appropriate one taking the blood pressure of a client who weighs 250 pounds pounds?

The nurse uses an extra large blood pressure cuff

A nurse volunteers to do blood pressure screenings at a local community hospitals and healthcare the nurse obtained adult blood pressure readings on four separate clients which client should have a follow up blood pressure check within two months?

The client whose blood pressure is 132/98

Add a healthier than nurse teaches how to take and document a blood pressure on it spells with hypertension according to the nurse when is the correct time to note the diastolic blood pressure reading ?

When the last knocking sound is heard

Well getting the blood pressure checked and African-American client asked the nurse why it is important to control hypertension which response by the nurses most accurate?

Sustain hypertension compromise his blood flow to many vital organs

Well getting the blood pressure checked in African-American client asked the nurse is why it is important to control hypertension when obtaining a health history from the client which finding strongly suggest that the client is hypertensive?

When receiving the clients medical record which finding best indicates that the clients heart has been affected by sustain high blood pressure?

The clients heart is moderately enlarged

Look physician of a client with hypertension recommend that the client follow a low sodium diet the best evidence that the client understands the nurse instructions regarding dietary restrictions is it the client states to avoid which food?

Which lifestyle modification to the nurse encouraged the client with hypertension who is willing to commit to change is to reduce blood pressure?

Giving up smoking cigarettes

The client with hypertension will begin taking photos of my Lasix 40 g or early every day which observation by the nurse best indicates that the frozen my Lasix has had a therapeutic effect on the client?

The clients your an output increases

The current with hypertension will begin taking for Rosa my Lasix 40 mg orally every day the client as a nurse how to best take the drug which of the following response is best represent the nurses understanding of the mechanism of action of the drug?

Take the drug when arising in the morning

When teaching the client about the side effects of her Rosa my Lasix the nurse instructs on the need to eat foods high in which mineral?

The nurse instructed client to monitor your an output while taking for roast in my Lasix at home because it may lead to which condition?

Another client has hand and angiotensin converting enzyme is inhibitor NL of it a prayer that so tech 10 mg daily added to the medication regimen which of the following client statements will the nurse document as a side effect of the medication?

I have a dry hacking cough throughout the day

The home health nurse is reviewing her client assignment list and identify several clients with coronary artery disease when recalling disease process which of the following to the nurse correctly identify as the most significant client risk factor for developing coronary artery disease?

Wait that exceeds 25 pounds from normal

The client was advised to file a low cholesterol diet when the client asked the nurse how cholesterol acts as a cardiac risk factor what should the nurse include in the explanation?

Excess of fat in the blood taken the lining of the arteries

During a home visit the nurse asked the client his typical breakfast. The client says he usually has butter white bread sausage eggs and hashbrowns. When reinforcing dietary instructions which substitute should the nurse suggested a client?

The nurse is reviewing the clients medication list and uses the opportunity to provide instructions after doing so which of the following should the nurse expect the client to stay indicating an understanding of the potential side effects of atorvastatin calcium Lipitor?

The client has concerns about the stress electrocardio gram EKG prescribed by the physician the nurse correctly reinforces the instruction which understanding of which of the following concepts?

Stress EKG will show how the heart performs during exercise

The nurse is providing care for a client with coronary artery disease we experience is periodic chest pain and is diagnosed with angina pectoris the nurse know that typical angina pectoris may be relieved by which non-pharmacological measure?

The client has a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets for chest pain when we enforcing instructions about the correct way to administer nitroglycerin the nurse states that the tablet must be placed:

When receiving side effects of nitroglycerin which sign or symptom should the nurse expect the client report?

Which client statement would indicate to the nurse that the teaching regarding potency of nitroglycerin tablets was effective?

I need new refill if the tablet I have won’t tingle in my mouth

The client repeats the instruction given to him about nitroglycerin use which statement validates that the clients teaching was effective?

I will take another tablet in five minutes if the chest pain is not relieved

830-year-old client has been prescribed a combination of a loop diuretic and beta blocker to control hypertension which nursing considerations are essential for the nurse to include in the plan of care for this client?

  • Monitor blood sugar readings
  • assist the client to standing position
  • maintain intake and output record
  • discuss sexual implications

The order is for ampicillin suspension 750 mg on hand is suspension that has 250 mg per 5 mL what dosage to the nearest be given?