A nurse observes that the client on the cardiac monitor has developed a new onset of atrial fibrillation.  Which of these actions should the nurse take first?

A client presents in the emergency room reporting a headache, blurred vision, with a blood pressure of 220/118.  The client is admitted to the intensive care unit for the initiation and titration of an intravenous vasodilator, nicardipine hydrochloride. One hour after the initiation of nicardipine the client reports no headache and vision has return to normal.  The most recent blood pressure is 176/89.  The most appropriate action by the nurse is to

Which of the following factors increase oxygen demand in the client with multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? Select all that apply.  

The client who suffers from expressive (motor) aphasia will experience:

The patient will need home health care. The nurse consults with physical therapy and case management. Which steps of the nursing process is the nurse applying?

Which of the following electrolytes is the most abundant cation in the extracellular fluid?

During a dressing change the nurse assesses the drainage on the dressing. The drainage is clear with some blood present. The nurse documents the drainage as 

An older immobile client states he is constipated. What instruction should the nurse provide to assist this client?

What is socket position for bench alignment in the sagittal plane for a patient with a 4 degree hip flexion contracture?

How much pinch force does one hook tension band provide?