Wilson believed that the League of Nations was the most important element of the postwar settlement because it could provide a mechanism for preventing future wars.

The alliance system in Europe before World War I was based primarily on ideological similarities rather than military security concerns, territorial ambitions, and common enemies.

A patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed furosemide to manage fluid overload. Which nursing interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A patient with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone by the cardiologist. During a follow-up, which laboratory finding should the nurse recognize as the priority concern? 

A patient with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone, lisinopril, furosemide, and digoxin. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports enlargement and tenderness of the breast tissue. Which medication should the nurse identify as the most likely cause of this finding?

A patient presents to the emergency department with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The patient’s heart rate is 180 beats/minute, and the patient is hemodynamically stable. Vagal maneuvers are attempted but are unsuccessful. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe?  

A patient with heart failure takes spironolactone and potassium supplements. The patient reports muscle weakness and palpitations. Which laboratory result should the nurse expect?

A patient with hypertension is taking several antihypertensive medications. The patient tells the nurse, “I am worried because I take so many medicines for my blood pressure. Is that really necessary?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 

A patient taking metoprolol for hypertension reports feeling dizzy. The nurse obtains a heart rate of 48 beats/minute. What is the priority nursing action?

A patient has recently been diagnosed with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia. The patient reports taking metformin for diabetes, atorvastatin for high cholesterol, and a medication for hypertension which he cannot name. Two weeks after starting these new medications, he develops a persistent dry cough that was not present before treatment. Which medication is the most likely cause of the patient’s dry cough?