A 68-year-old male comes in for a routine physical. He repor…
A 68-year-old male comes in for a routine physical. He reports feeling well with no chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Vital signs: HR: 52 bpm BP: 124/76 mmHg RR: 16/min SpO₂: 98% on room air An ECG shows a rate of 52 bpm, regular rhythm, and visible P waves before each QRS. What is the appropriate nursing intervention?
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who has recently been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The patient has an elevated phosphorus level and has been prescribed calcium acetate to bind the phosphorus. The nurse should teach the patient to take the prescribed phosphorus-binding medication at what time?
Read DetailsA sexually active 25-year-old female patient presents to the…
A sexually active 25-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of urinary frequency, dysuria, and cloudy, foul-smelling urine for the last two days. She mentions that she has had three prior UTIs in the past nine months, which were treated with antibiotics. Based on the patient’s history, what is the nurse’s most appropriate next step in her evaluation?
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