A patient experinces a chest wall contusion as a result of being struck in the chest with a baseball bat.  The emergency department (ED) nurse would be most concerned if which finding is observed during the initial assessment?

Which of the following is false about complement proteins and the complement cascade?

A patient with a possible pulmonary embolism complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The nurse finds a heart rate of 142 beats/min, blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg, and respirations of 42 breaths/min. Which action should the nurse take first?

Which 2 things must happen for a B cell to become a plasma cell?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a pulmonary embolism?

Which of the following assessment findings indicates that a patient is responding to treatment for shock?

A finding that indicates to the nurse that a patient with acute respiratory distress who has no history of chronic lung disease is in acute respiratory failure includes:

The nurse is caring for a patient in the ED experiencing chest pain. The nurse is reviewing the client’s assessment data to prepare the plan of care. Complete the diagram by clicking below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.  bowtie assessment bowtie_ med rec.PNG

A nurse is reviewing the client’s medical record. Which of the following prescribed actions should the nurse anticipate for a client who has a pneumothorax? For each potential provider’s prescription, click to specify if the potential action is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.Each action will have 1 response.

A cardiac catheterization, using the femoral artery approach, is performed to assess the degree of coronary artery thrombosis in a client. Which priority safety actions would the nurse implement in the post procedure period? Select all that apply.