A 32-year-old patient reports painless swelling in the neck that has progressively increased over the past 3 weeks. The patient also complains of intermittent fevers, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss. On assessment, multiple enlarged, firm, non-tender lymph nodes are palpated in the cervical region. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is providing education to the family of a client who has infectious endocarditis  . Which of the following statements made by the nurse is accurate regarding this condition ?

A 72-year-old patient is admitted with pneumonia and is now showing signs of septic shock. Which of the following clinical findings would the nurse expect to observe? Select all that apply.

A 68-year-old postoperative patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) suddenly becomes short of breath, reports chest pain, and is visibly anxious. Vital signs show a blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg, heart rate of 122 bpm, respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation of 85% on room air. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

The nurse is reviewing the pharmacologic action of nifedipine with a student nurse. Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of nifedipine?

A 58-year-old patient with a history of smoking and hypertension reports increasing chest discomfort during physical activity that subsides with rest. The nurse notes elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg. Which of the following pathophysiological processes is most likely responsible for the patient’s symptoms?

Which clinical finding is most indicative of a tension pneumothorax in a patient with chest trauma?

A nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following interventions is the priority to help prevent complications associated with the disease?

A 68-year-old patient with a history of chronic stable angina reports chest pressure rated 6/10 after walking to the bathroom. The nurse notes BP 142/88 mmHg, HR 96 bpm, RR 20, and O₂ saturation of 95% on room air. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing action?

A nurse is providing teaching about dietary recommendations to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include as a food that enhances iron absorption when consumed with nonheme iron?