The initial assessment of a patient reveals a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/min.What follow-up assessment data should the nurse obtain first?

Which goal does the administration of digoxin support in treating chronic heart failure?

A nurse enters a client’s room to discover that the client has no pulse or respirations. After calling for help, the first action the nurse should take is:

A client is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. The health care provider has written a new order to give metoprolol (Lopressor) 25 mg B.I.D. In assessing the client prior to administering the medications, which of the following should the nurse report immediatelyto the health care provider?

The nurse articulates the difference between unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) by which of the following explanations?

The nurse preparing to perform a pulse assessment checks the apical pulse after assessing the radial pulse. Which rationale supports this action?

Which action will the nurse complete when preparing a stroke client for cerebral imaging with iodine-based contrast dye?

After providing discharge education related to thyroid hormone therapy as treatment for hypothyroidism, the nurse identifies which patient statement that confirms teaching was effective?

A patient with a leg fracture develops compartment syndrome. What would the nurse would anticipate when assessing the patient?

55-year-old female brought into the emergency room (ER) after a Motor vehicle accident. The client is alert and oriented, but drowsy.  Radial pulse is weak and skin is pale.  The client has past medical history of hypertension and high cholesterol.  Laboratory results are as follow: