Which measurement would be the most sensitive indicator of cardiac function?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a sudden cardiac death (SCD) event and has no evidence of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Which information would the nurse anticipate teaching the patient?

An older adult patient who has just arrived in the emergency department has a pulse deficit of 46 beats. Which intervention would the nurse anticipate for this patient?

A provider orders vancomycin 1 g IV every 12 hours. The nurse receives an order to check a vancomycin trough level. The nurse should plan to obtain the blood sample at which time?

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about types of pain. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of neuropathic pain?  

A nurse is caring for a client receiving IV gentamicin every 8 hours. The provider orders a trough level to be drawn before the next dose. The results indicate a trough level of 0.3 mcg/mL (reference range: 0.5–2 mcg/mL). Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is preparing to administer 2 mg of hydromorphone (Dilaudid) IV to a client for post-operative pain. The vial contains 4 mg/4 mL. Which of the following actions by the nurse require corrective intervention? (Select all that apply.)

During a fire in a healthcare facility, a nurse must prioritize the steps of the fire safety protocol. Which of the following actions demonstrates the most accurate application of this protocol?

A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the different types of grief. Which client situation is an example of prolonged grief?

An older client admitted to the nursing unit has gait instability, takes multiple medications including pain medications and reports occasional dizziness when standing up. The client has fallen twice in the past six months at home. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to implement?