A 58-year-old patient diagnosed with polycythemia vera reports headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision. Vital signs show BP 160/95 mmHg and pulse 90 bpm. Which of the following clinical manifestations and nursing priorities should the nurse expect and address?

A patient with frostbite to the feet is admitted to the unit. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement to prevent further tissue injury?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient at risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a correct understanding of preventive measures?

A 58-year-old man arrives at the emergency department complaining of severe chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. The ECG shows ST-segment elevation in the anterior leads. Which of the following best explains the underlying cause of his condition?

A nurse is monitoring a patient who has been prescribed a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) for hypertension. Which of the following side effects is most commonly associated with this class of medication?

A nurse is reviewing the home medication list of a patient newly prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for angina. Which medication, if listed, would require immediate notification of the healthcare provider?

A nurse is caring for a patient with sickle cell anemia admitted during a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following clinical manifestations, complications, and nursing interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

A client scheduled for a kidney transplant asks the nurse, “What will happen to my old kidneys?” Which response by the nurse demonstrates an accurate understanding of the procedure?

A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching to a client with chronic kidney disease. Which client statement indicates a correct understanding of food choices?

A nurse is assessing a client who is at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following conditions is classified as a prerenal cause of AKI?