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A patient is admitted with measles. The nurse is planning care. Which of the following is the most important precaution the nurse should implement?

A 70-kg patient is prescribed a Heparin IV infusion at 18 units/kg/hr. The Heparin bag contains 25,000 units in 500 mL. The nurse sets up the infusion. How many units per hour is the patient receiving?

A client with Hodgkin’s lymphoma reports profuse night sweats. The nurse will address the problem of skin integrity with the following: 

A client presents to the emergency department with chest pressure and shortness of breath. A 12-lead ECG is obtained and shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Which explanation by the nurse best describes the findings and the immediate plan of care?

A client with a history of angina is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for the first time. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

A 58-year-old patient reports heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort that worsens after meals and when lying down. The nurse suspects a hiatal hernia. Which of the following findings supports this diagnosis?

A patient presents with severe pain in the arms and legs, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The patient’s blood contains abnormally shaped red blood cells that can become rigid and block small blood vessels, causing tissue ischemia. Vital signs reveal tachycardia and mild fever. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority?

A pediatric client with a hereditary coagulation disorder characterized by absence of factor VIII reports sudden pain and swelling in the knee after bumping it while playing. The nurse notes limited range of motion. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?

A patient is admitted with reports of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and mild fever. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first?