A client with a recent diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has sudden onset of shortness of breath and chest pain. What complication should the nurse suspect?

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for the procedure?

A patient with end stage renal disease is deciding what type of dialysis to pursue. The patient asks the nurse, “what kind of access device does peritoneal dialysis require?” The best response from the nurse is:

Order: 1500mL of NS with 20 mEq KCl to infuse over 12 hours. How many mL/hr will the nurse set the IV pump?__________mL/hr (NUMERIC answers only. Round to the nearest whole number)

A client is receiving thrombolytic therapy for treatment of a pulmonary embolism (PE). The nurse must monitor for which of the following potential adverse effects during therapy?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a chronic right ankle venous ulcer about wound care. What statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse has received a change of shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?

Which of the following would be an expected assessment finding in a client admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

A client with heart failure has bilateral 4+ edema of the right ankle that extends to midcalf. The client is sitting in a chair in no evident distress with the legs in a dependent position. What should the nurse do first?

A nurse is reviewing a client’s most recent laboratory report. The patient’s magnesium level is 4.5 (Reference range 1.8-2.2 mg/dL). Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first?