The nurse is caring for a patient with critical limb ischemia who has just arrived on the nursing unit after having percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty. Which actions should the nurse perform first?

A patient who is receiving dobutamine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) has the following nursing interventions included in the plan of care. Which action will be most appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)?

Which data indicates to the nurse that the patient with stable angina is experiencing a side effect of metoprolol (Lopressor)?

The nurse is reviewing the 12-lead electrocardiograph (ECG) for a healthy older adult patient who is having an annual physical examination. What finding should be of most concern to the nurse?

Following an acute myocardial infarction, a previously healthy 63-yr-old develops heart failure. What medication topic should the nurse anticipate including in discharge teaching?

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is planned for a patient hospitalized with possible endocarditis. Which action included in the standard TEE orders will the nurse need to accomplish first?

Which lymph structure would the nurse be able to palpate upon physical examination?

How should the nurse document a loud humming sound auscultated over the patient’s abdominal aorta?

Which assessment finding is a specific manifestation of iron deficiency anemia?

Which action describes the main function of the liver?