Nuclei within the gray matter of the spinal cord that receive information from sensory receptors such as pain or pressure receptors in the skin are_________ nuclei.

The axon hillock makes up the_________ segment of a neuron.

Which medication least directly addresses the pathophysiology of asthma?

A nurse is assessing a patient for urinary retention after voiding 150 mL of urine. The nurse uses a bladder scanner and notes a post-void residual (PVR) volume of 325 mL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is overseeing the care of a patient with urinary retention.  Which of the following can the RN delegate to the LPN. Select all that apply.

A client admitted with congestive heart failure develops acute renal failure.  What interventions of patient care should guide the nurse’s actions?

A 63-year-old male with obesity, diabetes, and hypertension is hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia. Vitals: T 102.4°F, HR 110 bpm, RR 28/min, BP 134/86 mmHg, SpO₂ 88% on room air. Which nursing action is most appropriate to implement first? 

A client taking digoxin reports nausea, blurred vision, and dizziness. The heart rate is 48 bpm, and the digoxin level is 2.8 ng/mL. What should the nurse do first?

A 72-year-old client with heart failure is on carvedilol, furosemide, and lisinopril. The client reports less swelling and better sleep but occasional dizziness. Vitals: BP 108/64 mmHg, HR 58 bpm, weight down 3 lb. Which finding indicates that therapy is effective? 

A nurse is monitoring a client receiving furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg IV twice daily for heart failure. The client’s morning laboratory results are as follows: Sodium: 136 mEq/L (Normal: 135–145) Potassium: 2.8 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5–5.0) BUN: 32 mg/dL (Normal: 7–20) Creatinine: 1.8 mg/dL (Normal: 0.6–1.2) Blood pressure: 92/56 mmHg Heart rate: 112 bpm Which nursing action is the priority?