An 80-year-old client with chronic heart failure is prescrib…
An 80-year-old client with chronic heart failure is prescribed digoxin 0.125 mg daily. The nurse reviews the client’s medication list and notes the following: Furosemide 40 mg daily Lisinopril 10 mg daily Omeprazole 20 mg daily Calcium gluconate as needed Which of the following findings indicates the client is at increased risk for digoxin toxicity due to a drug interaction?
Read DetailsA 28-year-old patient arrives in the emergency department af…
A 28-year-old patient arrives in the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident with multiple facial injuries. The nurse notes severe swelling around the jaw, difficulty opening the mouth, and a deviated bite. The patient reports numbness in the lower lip and has difficulty breathing through the nose. Which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate and prioritize?
Read DetailsA 62-year-old patient presents to the emergency department w…
A 62-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of muscle pain, weakness, and dark-colored urine. Laboratory results reveal elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels and myoglobinuria. The nurse reviews the patient’s medication list. Which medication is most likely the cause of this condition?
Read DetailsA 45-year-old outdoor construction worker is brought to the…
A 45-year-old outdoor construction worker is brought to the emergency department after collapsing on a hot day. He is confused, flushed, and has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C). His skin is hot and dry, and his blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority intervention?
Read DetailsA 70-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary dis…
A 70-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with worsening shortness of breath and increased sputum production. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to promote effective airway clearance?
Read DetailsA 32-year-old patient reports painless swelling in the neck…
A 32-year-old patient reports painless swelling in the neck that has progressively increased over the past 3 weeks. The patient also complains of intermittent fevers, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss. On assessment, multiple enlarged, firm, non-tender lymph nodes are palpated in the cervical region. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority action?
Read Details