After receiving change-of-shift report on a medical unit, which patient should the nurse assess first?

Which symptoms in COPD require immediate intervention? Select all that apply

The nurse caring for a client who has a high risk for Pulmonary embolism. Which preventative measures does the nurse add to the clients care plan? Select all that apply

The nurse teaches a patient who has asthma about peak flowmeter use. Which action by the patient indicates that teaching was successful?

The nurse receives change-of-shift report on the following four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia complains of a sharp pain of 7/10 "whenever I take a deep breath." Which action will the nurse take next?

After receiving a change-of-shift report on four patients admitted to a heart failure unit, which patient should the nurse assess first?

Which intervention by a new nurse who is caring for a patient who has just had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) inserted indicates a need for more education about care of patients with ICDs?

A client with pericarditis is admitted to the cardiac unit. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply

The nurse will plan discharge teaching about the need for prophylactic antibiotics when having dental procedures for which patient? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient with aortic stenosis. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse would be most important to report to the health care provider?

Which topics should the nurse include on the discharge teaching plan for a patient who has been hospitalized with chronic heart failure? Select all that apply

A nurse assists with the cardioversion of a client experiencing acute atrial fibrillation. What action would the nurse take prior to the cardioversion?

Two days after an acute myocardial infarction (MI), a patient complains of stabbing chest pain that increases with a deep breath. Which action will the nurse take first?

The nurse observes a prominent U wave on the client's electrocardiograph (ECG) tracing. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a head injury and fractured right arm after being assaulted. Which assessment information requires rapid action by the nurse?

What should the nurse explain to the patient who has a T12 spinal cord transection injury? Select all that apply

The nurse reviews information shown in the accompanying figure from the medical records of a 43-year-old patient. Which risk factor modification for coronary artery disease should the nurse include in patient teaching?

Tab 1 - History:

* Father died of MI at age 65

* Quit smoking 2 years ago

* Works fulltime outside as a landscaper/gardener

Tab 2 - Physical Assessment/Vital Signs:

* Waist circumference 34 in (86 cm)

* BMI 22.5 kg/m2 * Pulse 78

* Blood pressure 136/80 mm Hg

Tab 3 - Diagnostic Testing:

* Total cholesterol 190 mg/dL

* HDL 135 mg/dL LDL 165 mg/dL

* Triglycerides 142 mg/dL

A patient in the emergency department with sudden-onset right-sided weakness is diagnosed with an intracerebral hemorrhage. Which information about the patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

Which information about the patient who has had a subarachnoid hemorrhage is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse is caring for a client who returned from the interventional radiology suite after cerebral angiography. Which of the following is the most important assessment for the nurse to monitor?

A hospitalized patient with a history of cluster headache awakens during the night with a severe stabbing headache. Which action should the nurse take first?