A 60-year-old client has a hematocrit of 55% and a history of polycythemia vera. The nurse is explaining which cardiovascular complication is associated with this diagnosis? 

Anticholinergic agents administered during the treatment of Parkinson’s disease are given to control or minimize all of the following symptoms except:

A nurse is caring for a client in a coma secondary to brainstem injury.  Nursing interventions in the acute phase are directed toward the goal of:

Need answer A nurse is working on a cardiac telemetry unit. Which of the following rhythms requires immediate intervention?

The nurse is administering a stool softener to a client with increased ICP. The UAP asks the nurse why the client needs this medication. The nurse’s best response to the UAP is to educate them on which rationale for this intervention? 

A nursing student is preparing a presentation for the class on the use of therapeutic communication techniques. The student understands she must include the following techniques that are essential for this vital skill? Select all that apply. 

A patient who is withdrawn says, “When I have the opportunity, I am going to commit suicide.” Which is the best response by the nurse? 

A client with a cerebellar cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is most likely to demonstrate:

The homecare nurse is teaching the client how to self-administer eye drops to treat glaucoma.  Which of the following actions should the client perform first?

The critical care client is placed on IV glucocorticoids.  The nurse monitors the client for which one of the following side effects associated with this medication?