Upon beginning administration of IV heparin, the nurse should anticipate monitoring which of the following lab values every 6 hours until the therapeutic range of 1.5 to 2 times the baseline is achieved?

A 55 year old male presents to the clinic for a medication refill of the Alpha adrenergic blocker doxazosin. The patient reports he has never had high blood pressure or heart problems. The nurse realizes the patient is likely taking doxazosin for which chronic condition?

A client is treated with alteplase for an ischemic stroke . The nurse understands alteplase works best if given within _______  hours of the onset of stroke manifestations.

Which patient below with increased intracranial pressure is experiencing Cushing’s Triad? A patient with the following:

When giving report, the nurse says “that client is crazy and may kill someone.” Which type of tort has the nurse committed?

A nurse is caring for a client who has recently experienced a myocardial infarction. Which of the following statements are true regarding the assessments/interventions appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

A nurse manager is preparing a presentation on ethical principles. Match the following examples to their respective ethical principles.

The cardiac intensive care nurse is caring for a client who has developed pulmonary edema secondary to end-stage renal disease. The healthcare provider orders 2mg morphine by intravenous push for the client. The nurse knows morphine is commonly used to treat pulmonary edema for the following reasons: Select all that apply.

The critical care nurse is caring for an older adult diagnosed with an epidural hematoma. The following assessment data are collected: opens eyes to pain, flexes abnormally to stimuli, and has no verbal response. The vitals signs are: BP 189/64, RR 10, temperature 98.8 orally, HR 58. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A nurse is studying for the certified neuroscience registered nurse exam. When reviewing interventions for meningtitis, the nurse knows which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.