A 45 year old male patient is in the clinic for a follow-up…
A 45 year old male patient is in the clinic for a follow-up visit 3 months after starting a beta blocker for treatment of hypertension. During this visit, his blood pressure is 169/98 mm Hg, and he eventually confesses that he stopped taking this medicine 2 months ago because of an “embarrassing problem.” What problem did the patient most likely experience with this medication that caused him to stop taking it?
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A nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a 62-year-old patient admitted with a hypertensive emergency. The patient’s BP is 246/130 mmHg, heart rate 96 bpm, and they are complaining of chest tightness and new-onset confusion. The provider orders a continuous IV infusion of nicardipine. Which of the following nursing actions is most critical to prevent complications associated with the antihypertensive therapy?
Read DetailsA 66-year-old female patient presents with fatigue and inter…
A 66-year-old female patient presents with fatigue and intermittent chest heaviness for several days. The nurse anticipates they will have which of the following assessments/interventions. Select all of the following that apply to this clinical situation.
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A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a 68-year-old client with a suspected diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The client reports productive cough, fatigue, and dyspnea for the past 3 days. The following findings are documented: Confused to time and placeBP: 88/56 mmHgRR: 32/minBUN: 28 mg/dLTemperature: 100.8°F (38.2°C)O₂ saturation: 91% on room air The provider asks the nurse for input on whether the client may require hospital admission. Using the CURB-65 tool, which of the following is the most appropriate nursing recommendation?
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