A client is taking cholestyramine for a family history of hypercholesterolemia. Which of the following findings in the client’s medical history should the nurse notify the physician about before administering the medication?

Which condition would be considered a contraindication of the use of nitrates?

The nurse is caring for a patient with edema, who has just begun taking a diuretic. What will the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication? Select all that apply.

The physician prescribes continuous IV nitroglycerin infusion for the client with myocardial infarction. The nurse should:

Which of the following statements best describes Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV)?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). Which interventions should be included in the patient’s plan of care? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse delegate to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?

The nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted with a rib fracture. When planning care for this patient, what information should the nurse communicate to the client?

The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for developing obstructive shock because of which assessment findings? [Select all that apply]

A patient is being mechanically ventilated following respiratory failure. The doctor orders the patient to be on the following ventilator settings: SIMV, Vt 500, RR 14, FiO2 70%, and PEEP of 15. After 20 minutes on this setting the patient’s blood pressure goes from 148/92 to 94/43 and heart rate goes from 87 to 119. What could the cause of the change in vital signs?