The nurse is assessing a client who was admitted 3 hours ago following a cardiac catheterization. The nurse’s most recent assessment reveals that the client’s left pedal pulses are not palpable and that the right pedal pulses are rated at +2. What is the nurse’s best action?

A nurse is caring for a client in chronic atrial fibrillation. The client is currently prescribed diltiazem. What other medication will the nurse expect to administer concurrently to treat this condition?

A client with mitral stenosis exhibits new symptoms of a dysrhythmia. Based on the pathophysiology of this disease process, the nurse would expect the client to exhibit what heart rhythm?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with a cardiomyopathy. What priority goal will guide most of the assessments and interventions that are selected for this client?

A nurse is educating a client regarding his diagnosis of angina pectoris secondary to atherosclerotic disease. The client asks the nurse why he tends to experience chest pain when he exerts himself. What explanation will the nurse provide the client?

12. What is a legal entity called that is distinct and separate from the individuals who create and operate it?

A client is undergoing diagnostic testing for mitral stenosis. What statement by the client during the nurse’s interview is most suggestive of this valvular disorder?

A client is undergoing preoperative teaching before his cardiac surgery and the nurse is aware that a temporary pacemaker will be placed later that day. What is the nurse’s responsibility in the care of the client’s pacemaker?

A client presents to the emergency department (ED) reporting increasing shortness of breath. The nurse assessing the client notes a history of left-sided heart failure. The client is agitated and occasionally coughing up pink-tinged, foamy sputum. From the above signs and symptoms, what health problem will the nurse suspect?

A client presents to the emergency department (ED) with signs and symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). What are the priority medication interventions for managing symptoms of an AMI in the ED? (Select all that apply.)