A common arrhythmia found in some older clients is chronic atrial fibrillation. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of the disease pathology, which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect to be ordered?

​You are caring for a client when you notice they have become unresponsive and no longer has a pulse. You look at the monitor and see this rhythm strip displayed. What action should you take first as the nurse?

The nurse is admitting a client with suspected active Tuberculosis.  The admitting vital signs are: Temperature 97.6 F; Pulse 116 irregular and thready; Respirations 24, Blood Pressure 152/88, pulse ox: 91%.  The health care provider writes the following orders:  chest x-raysputum cultureairborne precautionsstart an IV with NS and 20 mEq KCLoxygen at 3 L via nasal cannulametoprolol 100 mg POWhat should the admitting nurse do first?

A nurse instructs a client to use the pursed-lip breathing method of breathing.  The client asks the nurse why this is necessary.  What is the best response by the nurse? “This type of breathing will…”

A nurse is educating a client with COPD and a history of asthma about their prescribed medications. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of their medication regimen?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of stable angina pectoris. Which of the following information about anginal pain should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is gathering data on the client and knows that which of the following signs and symptoms would be the most concerning for an acute alteration?

The nurse recognizes the primary rationale for applying compression stockings for a client with a diagnosis of venous insufficiency is?

An LPN is caring for four clients in a medical-surgical unit. Each client has a respiratory condition requiring assessment. Which client should the LPN see first?

A client is diagnosed with pneumonia 24 hours after a hospital admission for a possible small bowel obstruction. The client’s health history reveals no pre-existing medical conditions, does not take any medications and was last seen 2 years ago for a routine physical.This pneumonia is classified as?