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A client with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) reports…

A client with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) reports increased nighttime coughing and mild chest tightness during ambulation. Current vital signs are: Temperature: 100.5°F (38°C) Heart rate: 112 bpm Respiratory rate: 28/min Blood pressure: 102/64 mmHg O₂ saturation: decreasing from 95% to 88% on room air The client is currently receiving supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider first?  

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A patient with MS expresses frustration and sadness, stating…

A patient with MS expresses frustration and sadness, stating, “My body keeps failing me, and I don’t know what to expect anymore.” Which nursing response is most therapeutic?

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Case Study- A 67-year-old male with a history of chronic hyp…

Case Study- A 67-year-old male with a history of chronic hypertension and alcohol use disorder is brought to the ED after suddenly developing a severe headache, vomiting, right-sided weakness, and decreased level of consciousness. His wife reports that he complained of the “worst headache of his life” just before collapsing. On arrival: BP 198/110 mmHg HR 58 beats/min RR 22/min O₂ sat 94% on room air CT scan shows a left intracerebral hemorrhage with mild midline shift.The provider orders IV labetalol for BP control and instructs the nurse to closely monitor neurologic status. Question- Which nursing action is the priority at this time?

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Case Study: A 68-year-old patient is admitted with a 3-day h…

Case Study: A 68-year-old patient is admitted with a 3-day history of fever, chills, productive cough with rust-colored sputum, and increasing shortness of breath. The patient has a respiratory rate of 28/min, oxygen saturation of 86% on room air, and auscultation reveals crackles in the right lower lobe. The patient appears fatigued and slightly confused. The provider suspects bacterial pneumonia and requests further evaluation. Question: Which diagnostic finding would be most indicative of pneumonia and help confirm the diagnosis?

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A 65-year-old woman is prescribed alendronate, a bisphosphon…

A 65-year-old woman is prescribed alendronate, a bisphosphonate, for osteoporosis. During a follow-up visit, she mentions she has lost her appetite and feels nauseated since starting the medication. Which statement best explains the mechanism and potential side effects of bisphosphonates?  

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A nurse is teaching a patient with urinary incontinence abou…

A nurse is teaching a patient with urinary incontinence about lifestyle changes that may help manage symptoms. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

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When reading the H&P for your client admitted with heart fai…

When reading the H&P for your client admitted with heart failure you note that they have an ejection fraction of 15%. You note that the following medications are due at 0900: Lasix 80 mg IV, K-Dur 30 meq po, Metoprolol 25 mg po, and Lisinopril 20 mg po. Your client has a  BP – 96/48, HR – 110, and RR – 20. Which medication would you consider holding? (Select all that apply)

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Jaxson Corporation has a cash balance of $18,000 on November…

Jaxson Corporation has a cash balance of $18,000 on November 1. The company must maintain a minimum cash balance of $10,000. During November, expected cash receipts are $98,000. Cash disbursements during the month are expected to total $112,000. Ignoring interest payments, during November the company will need to borrow:

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The management of Jaxson Corporation is investigating purcha…

The management of Jaxson Corporation is investigating purchasing equipment that would increase sales revenues by $269,000 per year and cash operating expenses by $156,000 per year. The equipment would cost $294,000 and have a 6 year life with no salvage value. The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to

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When a company is cash poor, a project with a short payback…

When a company is cash poor, a project with a short payback period but a low rate of return may be preferred to a project with a long payback period and a high rate of return.

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