Which term refers to a muscular, cramp-like pain in the extremities consistently reproduced with the same degree of exercise and relieved by rest?

A nurse is preparing to care for an 84-year-old male client who is being admitted to a medical unit from a provider’s office. The nurse reviews the client’s medical records to prepare the client’s plan of care. Diagnostic Results HbA1C 6.2% (less than 7%)  Blood glucose 102 mg/dL (82 to 115 mg/dL)Hemoglobin 14.2 g/dL (14.2 to 18 g/dL)Hematocrit 42.6% (42% to 52%)Total WBC count 6,000/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)HDL 35 mg/dL (greater than 45 mg/dL)LDL 142 mg/dL (less than 130 mg/dL)Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) 352 pg/mL (less than 100 pg/mL)Chest x-ray: Shows cardiomegaly and bibasilar pleural congestion. Medication Administration Record Metformin 850 mg PO q amDigoxin 0.25 mg PO q amCarvedilol 25 mg PO bidFurosemide 40 mg IV bolus once now  Vital Signs BP 146/98 mm HgTemperature 36.8º C (98.2º F)Pulse rate 106/minRespirations 24/minO2 saturation 94% on 2 L/min nasal cannula  What two parameters should the nurse monitor to assess this client’s progress?

A patient is being treated for chronic venous stasis ulcers of the lower extremities. What medication does the nurse understand will increase peripheral blood flow by decreasing the viscosity of blood and assist with the healing of the ulcers?

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following actions is appropriate?

Ms. Smith is being prepared for discharge after receiving a balloon valvuloplasty.  She will be discharged with medications clopidogrel (Plavix) and Aspirin.  She voiced upon admission that she routinely uses Heroin intravenously.  What education should be provided for this client? Select All that Apply

A client with newly diagnosed emphysema is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation. Which does the nurse recognize as a deformity of the chest wall that occurs as a result of overinflation of the lungs in this client population? 

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who requires home oxygen therapy.  Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs FURTHER teaching?

While performing an admission assessment for a client, the RN notes that the client has varicose veins with ulcerations and lower extremity edema with a report of a feeling of heaviness. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify as being the priority in the client’s care?

A patient is being treated with unfractionated heparin after admission, which is being administered intravenously. The nurse who is providing care for this patient should consequently prioritize what assessments?

A postoperative client who underwent surgery 12 hours ago is found having difficulty breathing. He has petechiae over his chest, dyspnea and complains of acute chest pain. What action should the nurse take first?