A 4-month-old with Tetralogy of Fallot becomes suddenly cyan…
A 4-month-old with Tetralogy of Fallot becomes suddenly cyanotic, tachypneic, and irritable while crying. The nurse quickly places the child in the knee‑chest position, and the cyanosis begins to improve. The child’s parents ask why this position is used during a hyper-cyanotic “tet” spell. Which explanation by the nurse is most appropriate?
Read DetailsA 58‑year‑old patient arrives in the emergency department w…
A 58‑year‑old patient arrives in the emergency department with sudden onset of chest discomfort and nausea. The nurse suspects acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Based on typical diagnostic findings for an acute coronary syndrome, which assessment results would support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Read DetailsA 25 year old woman with a recent history of nipple piercing…
A 25 year old woman with a recent history of nipple piercing is seen for a diagnostic breast sonogram. She has periareolar pain with intermittent focal skin eruption and drainage around the nipple for the past month. Additionally she has run a low grade fever for approxiamtely 2 weeks. Ultrasound examination reveals a complex hypoechoic lesion .5 cm below the skin. Answering with only one word, what is your impression? 8dca2b6db34d548f1b0c4a70f23141.png
Read DetailsA patient with newly diagnosed heart failure reports, “I can…
A patient with newly diagnosed heart failure reports, “I can breathe fine during the day, but the moment I lie down at night, I feel like I’m drowning. I have to sleep propped up in a chair.” Based on this description, which clinical manifestation should the nurse document?
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